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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