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South Africa's low-cost carrier making flying affordable.

Founded

2006

Headquarters

Johannesburg, South Africa

Mango is a South African low-cost airline that operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA). Launched in 2006, it was established to compete in the budget travel market and provide affordable domestic flights across South Africa's major cities. The airline primarily served routes between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and other domestic destinations, operating a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. Mango was known for its no-frills service model and competitive fares. Mango faced significant financial difficulties, particularly amid the broader financial troubles of its parent company SAA. The airline suspended operations in 2021 following the grounding of its fleet due to funding issues, and its future remained uncertain as of the mid-2020s.

Hubs & network

Mango's primary hubs were O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and Cape Town International Airport.

Fleet

Mango operated an all-Boeing 737 fleet, primarily the Boeing 737-800 variant.

Notable facts

›Mango was a wholly owned subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA).
›The airline launched in October 2006 as a low-cost carrier.
›Mango suspended all flight operations in July 2021 due to funding shortfalls.
›It was one of South Africa's most prominent budget domestic carriers before its suspension.
›The airline's difficulties were closely linked to the financial collapse and restructuring of parent company SAA.

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Mango brings affordable, vibrant air travel across South Africa

Mango Airlines, a low-cost subsidiary of South African Airways, launched operations in 2006 to provide budget-friendly domestic air travel. Operating primarily from Johannesburg and Cape Town, the airline carved out a niche serving price-conscious South African travelers. Known for its bright orange branding, Mango suspended operations in 2021 amid financial difficulties affecting its parent group.

Primary Hubs

JNB CPT

Cabin Classes

Economy

Fleet Note

Mango operated a fleet primarily composed of Boeing 737-800 narrowbody aircraft during its active years.

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Primary hubs

Cape Town International AirportCPT · 5 rts O.R. Tambo International AirportJNB · 5 rts King Shaka International AirportDUR · 2 rts Chief Dawid Stuurman International AirportPLZ · 2 rts Lanseria International AirportHLA · 1 rts Bram Fischer International AirportBFN · 1 rts

Route network map (18 legs)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Route network

CPT → HLA738

DUR → CPT738

HLA → CPT738

JNB → CPT738 733

JNB → GRJ738 733

PLZ → JNB733 738

BFN → CPT733 738

CPT → BFN733 738

CPT → DUR738

CPT → JNB738 733

CPT → PLZ733

DUR → JNB738 733

GRJ → JNB738 733

JNB → DUR738 733

JNB → PLZ733 738

JNB → ZNZ738

PLZ → CPT733

ZNZ → JNB738

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Boeing 737-80016 routes Boeing 737-30012 routes

Encyclopaedia

A mango is an edible stone fruit produced by the tropical tree Mangifera indica. It originated in the northeastern part of the South Asia, in what is now Bangladesh, northeastern India and Myanmar. M. indica has been cultivated in South and Southeast Asia since ancient times, resulting in two modern mango cultivar lineages: the "Indian" and the "Southeast Asian" types. Other species in the genus Mangifera also produce edible fruits called "mangoes", most of which are found in the Malesian ecoregion.

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