Comair

Comair was a South African scheduled passenger airline based at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) that operated domestic and short regional services. It operated both a British Airways-branded franchise operation and a separate low-cost brand, serving primarily point-to-point domestic travel within South Africa.

The airline suspended operations and entered liquidation in 2022, so it does not currently operate scheduled flights; travelers should verify operating status and book with carriers that are actively flying.

Frequent Flyer

The airline did not operate a proprietary frequent-flyer program; passengers on British Airways-branded services credited miles to the program indicated on their ticket (such as British Airways’ Executive Club), while the low-cost brand typically did not offer full frequent-flyer accrual. If you plan to earn or redeem miles, make sure your booking class is eligible and that the ticket is issued under the partner program you intend to use.

Where Comair Flew

The carrier was based at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and primarily operated scheduled domestic services within South Africa with some short regional connections; its British Airways-branded operation offered connections into international itineraries sold by that brand. Main operations centered on trunk domestic routes linking major South African cities, while the low-cost brand focused on point-to-point domestic travelers. Codeshare or franchise arrangements under the British Airways brand extended ticketing and connection options beyond the airline’s own network.

Hubs

• O.R. Tambo International Airport · JNB

Tips for Flying Comair

• Confirm whether your ticket is sold as British Airways-branded or under the low-cost brand, since baggage allowance, fees and change/refund rules differ between the two.
• If your ticket is on a British Airways-branded flight operated by this carrier, credit miles to the loyalty program shown on the ticket; low-cost branded fares typically do not earn toward a full-service program.
• Check the carrier’s operating status and refund/credit policies before booking, as services and protections can change if the airline is not currently operating.
• For airport procedures, allow extra time at O.R. Tambo (JNB) for check-in and bag drop if flying a full-service branded flight, and be prepared to pay for seat selection and checked bags in advance on low-cost fares.