The FlySafair R9 sale was as crazy as it was touching. From people finally being able to fly for the first time to family reunions made possible, here are the most heartwarming stories from the lucky winners!
South Africa (04 May 2023) — South Africans put their luck to the test yesterday, hoping to win flights cheaper than bottled water thanks to the R9 FlySafair lucky sale.
Financially, times are tough in our country, and initiatives like this can make a world of difference to people who can’t afford to be there for special moments, family members and reunions under traditional flight circumstances.
So, people glued themselves to their computer screens, dedicated patience to the cause and crossed their fingers and toes in hopes of grabbing one of the 50,000 R9 flights on offer.
As if it were the Amazing Race, the sale took place until the flights ran out, which meant accepted queue numbers had to move quickly (with only 10 minutes at hand) to find their flights and book them.
Not everyone could be a winner, but for those who are, those tuckshop-priced flights meant someone’s first time on an aeroplane, a sped-up reunion with family and friends for someone else or a dream come true for their loved ones, and we think that’s pretty awesome!
The Most Heartwarming and Wholesome Stories From the Winners
The winner who got an early birthday gift
“Managed to get my R9 flights for my birthday weekend. Thank you!” —@Wick_ayy
The person who finally got lucky after 9 years
“After 9 Years of trying I finally came right. Return Trip from EL-JHb for my whole Family of 4 only Paid R81!”—@ReltinRooy
Wedding bells are ringing!
“I booked my family in Cape Town to come to my wedding in August! I feel extremely blessed and thankful.” —@Liyahwheeler2
The couple that gets to fly for the first time
“I got 2 return tickets. This will be [the] first time me and my girlfriend [are] flying. We really appreciate the opportunity we got.” —HustlersComza
Lady luck loves a honeymoon!
“Who would of thought, never win anything and I win this on first try!! Two tickets for the honeymoon!!!”—YdEvangelism
Family matters made possible
“I was one of the lucky people to win a R9 flight ticket…I’m so thankful that i get to see my family sooner than later.”—@enya_maeee
Get grandpa to the wedding!
“I just bought 2 tickets [for] my Dad from PE to Joburg in September for my Daughter’s wedding. I am absolutely thrilled.” —@Patrici90089369
Soaring to graduation
“I am so happy. Booked a return ticket to Durban to attend my sister’s Graduation this month end.”—@CeliweDuma3
We love to see it!
“Haibo Haibo I won! This will be my first flight!!!” —@King_Hlophe
Get that dream vacation mama
“My mom is going on the Cape Town holiday she’s been hoping for for so long because of [this]!”—@llddppp
Anniversary luck prevails
“You won’t believe our luck. [My husband] managed to book a trip to Durban as well in this sale. Its our Anniversary today, I guess luck was on our side.”—@Melisha_Empire
A lucky start to life
“Got my R9 ticket to see my baby neice once she is born.” —@GriffithssSg
Dezemba came early for this family
“I would’ve seen my family in December but thanks to Flysafair, I’ll see them in June.” —@bonganimthimkh1
An important time to be together made possible
“It’s our grandmother’s funeral this weekend in JHB and getting 9 family members from CT to JHB and back was working out [to be] very costly to the extent where not all of us would go however thanks to [you] We are all going.”—@barrymotious
Bokke dreams realised
“We are massive Springboks supporters and we finally get to [go] to Loftus to watch us play Australia in July!”—@ToufeeqL
A bestie reunion
“I jusst got my Lucky R9 ticket! Flight to JHB to see my BFF who will be out from Australia for the first time in 3 years…YAYNESS.”—@TarynHarris
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