About Us
About Flight Mate Leisure Travel (FMLT)
We help South Africans compare flights and stays with total clarity—so you book smarter, faster, and with confidence.
What we do
- Flight search & comparison — Domestic routes (e.g., Johannesburg → Durban, Johannesburg → Cape Town), regional and long-haul (e.g., Johannesburg → Dubai, Cape Town → London) with filters for price, stops, times, and baggage rules.
- Hotels & stays — Compare hotels, guesthouses, apartments, and lodges with clear total prices and flexible cancellation filters.
- Packages — Combine flights + hotels on /packages/ for simplicity and potential savings.
- Price alerts — Get notified when fares drop or new non-stops launch on favourite routes.
- Route guides — SA-specific tips for seasons, school holidays, baggage gotchas, and airport know-how.
Why South Africans choose FMLT
- Total price transparency — taxes/mandatory fees surfaced where partners provide them; paid extras signposted clearly.
- Baggage clarity — know what each fare includes (cabin-only vs. checked bag) before you pay.
- Flexible options — compare rebookable/refundable fares; pay-now vs pay-at-property for hotels where available.
- Local context — insights around school holidays, event weekends, and regional demand.
- Secure checkout — encrypted payments via trusted gateways (major cards, instant EFT as supported).
- Real people — local support for post-booking questions and practical guidance.
Our story & mission
Founded to make travel planning clear and fair for SA travellers, FMLT began with a simple idea: show the truth about price and value upfront. From domestic hops to long-haul adventures, our mission is to give you clarity, control, and confidence—with tools built around how South Africans actually travel.
How we make money (and keep things fair)
FMLT earns affiliate/referral commissions from some partners when you complete a booking through our links. This doesn’t increase your price. We rank results based on relevance and value (price, baggage, time, stops, flexibility). Where a partner placement is sponsored, we label it.
Editorial policy & accuracy
- Independent guidance — route and destination content is written for usefulness first.
- Fact-checking — we periodically review schedules, baggage rules, visa pointers, and seasonal advice.
- Timeliness — airline policies and prices change; we time-stamp updates and link to official sources where available.
- Feedback — Spot an error? Email support@flightmateza.co.za and we’ll fix it.
Data privacy & security
- Minimal data collection — only what’s needed to deliver comparison, alerts, and support.
- Encrypted payments — processed by reputable payment providers; we don’t store full card details.
- Privacy controls — manage email preferences and alerts anytime (see /privacy-policy/).
Accessibility & inclusion
- Readable pages with clear headings and alt text on key imagery.
- Keyboard-friendly navigation where possible.
- Plain-language explanations of baggage and fare rules.
- Need assistance? Contact support@flightmateza.co.za.
Responsible travel
We encourage informed choices—from hand-luggage packing (to cut costs and hassle) to respecting local communities and environments. Where possible, we highlight public transport links and off-peak travel tips to distribute tourism impact more evenly.
Partners & airlines
We compare major South African carriers and selected regional/international partners (availability varies by date and route). We continually expand coverage to bring more choice at fair, transparent prices.
Where to next?
Contact & support
Customer support (Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:00 SAST)
Email: support@flightmateza.co.za • Phone: +27 11 357 0876
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