Posts Tagged ‘South Africa’

KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines

Thursday, February 26th, 2009
by Tom Martens

KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines is the national airline of the Netherlands with headquarters in Amstelveen and a main hub at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, serving over 90 destinations. KLM-Royal Dutch offers both domestic and international flights and is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, the second largest airline alliance in the world.

For the past several years, KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines has been part of Air France-KLM, while it has also maintained an operating partnership with Northwest Airlines, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the USA. The two-airline consortium operates a fleet of 607 aircraft that carry nearly 75 million passengers a year to 258 destinations. The Air France-KLM partnership recently obtained even more global reach by purchasing a 25 per cent stake in the Italian carrier Alitalia.

Founded in 1919 and the world’s oldest air carrier, KLM ran its first flight, from London to Amsterdam, in May 1920. During World War II it ceased operations. The company was accused of helping accused Nazi war criminals escape Germany after World War II, but it has denied the allegations.

While KLM remains the world’s oldest airline, it is no longer the world’s oldest independent airline. Air France and KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines announced merger plans in 2003, marking the end of KLM’s independent run. The merger did affect the ongoing cooperation between KLM and Northwest Airlines, however, as both companies joined SkyTeam in September 2004.

Fliers in first or business class on KLM are given souvenir porcelain reproductions of old Dutch canal houses, the Delftware miniatures filled with a Dutch liqueur. KLM’s practice of handing out the Delft porcelain miniatures began in 1952, and, as 2008, the company’s eighty-eighth year in operation; there are 88 models of the houses. Each October 7 the company celebrates the anniversary of its founding with a new Delftware design.

KLM?s frequent flyer program is called Flying Blue. Flying Blue members can earn and spend mileage points on flights and services of Air France-KLM, other companies of the SkyTeam airline alliance and assorted other financial, travel, and transportation companies. Flying Blue contains four membership levels ? Ivory, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Level miles are gained by taking any flights with an AF or KL code or flights operated by one of SkyTeam’s airline companies under the code of any other SkyTeam airline, or flights operated by Kenya Airways, which is a Flying Blue partner.

The venerable history of KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines has not shielded it from the current year’s economic turbulence. On account of declining ticket sales and lower cargo traffic, Air France-KLM announced recently that will lay off up to 2,000 workers. These job cuts represent about 3 per cent of the total workforce. The company further plans to reduce its airline capacity by about 2 per cent in the summer of 2009, hoping to compensate for the $653 million loss it posted for the fourth quarter of 2008. Company management has said it has not ruled out even more future job reductions or flight terminations as the company seeks to stabilize its finances and return to profitability.

An airline watchdog group based in Australia, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, announced in February 2009 that it is suing Air France-KLM over price fixing allegations. KLM denies the charges and will defend against the suit. British Airways and Qantas were recently fined $5 million and $20 million over similar price fixing allegations.

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Singapore Airways

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
by Tom Martens

Singapore Airlines was Fortune magazine’s 17th most admired company in 2007. It has the world’s largest carrier in terms of market capitalization. It is the sixth largest in the world for carrying international carriers and the eighth largest carrier in Asia. Singapore airlines is the trendsetter in its sector for its safety, innovation, profitability and it maintains an impressive list of credentials in the airline industry.

The airlines began operations with a chartered flight from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in 1947. Weekly flights were soon scheduled to Ipoh and Panang. At the time it was Malayan Airways Limited, incorporated by Imperial Airways, Ocean Steamship Company of Liverpool and Straits Steamship Company of Singapore. The company grew over the next few decades. Political disagreements brought Singapore Airlines into being in 1972.

During the 1970s and 80s, the airline grew rapidly adding destinations in India, Asia, the United States, Canada and Europe. Southern Africa was added in the 1990s. SIA offered the first nonstop flights between the United States and Singapore in 2004.

SAI offers 65 destinations in 35 countries from its primary hub in Singapore. With its subsidiary SilkAir, SAI connects Singapore with more international destinations than any other Southeast Asian airline. Singapore Airlines is a member of the Star Alliance and has codeshare agreements with SilkAir, Virgin Atlantic, Malaysia Airlines, Royal Brunei and Airlines.

Singapore Airlines has 76 planes, and the average age for those planes is under seven years old. Having newer planes is part of their strategy, so they are constantly getting new planes. In fact, in recent years they have spend $570 million improving the cabin and the in-flight service for their passengers.

Unlike any other airline in the world, Singapore’s Airline Suites offer travelers a private area blocked off from other passengers. These compartments have been designed by a world renown luxury yacht designer and are only available on the Airbus A380. They include leather seats and an LCD television along with a bed and various other first class features.

Ride in style with first class seats in Singapore airlines that come in three flavors. The “New First Class has high class leather and mahogany seats with LCD TV screens for entertainment and comfort. The seats can fold out into a flat bed for a relaxing ride. First Class Sky Suites can recline into a bed. They have LCD TV screens and are upholstered in leather for added comfort.

Business class offers New Business Class with leather seats that convert to fully flat beds, personal TV screens, in-seat power supply and USB ports. Also in Business lass SpaceBed seats convert into angled flat beds and feature retractable personal televisions. The Ultimo business class seats do not convert into beds.

Economy class seating has personal television screens, footrests and adjustable headrests. Newer seats also offer in-seat power. All classes offer World Gourmet Cuisine featuring regional dishes and popular local fare.

Singapore Airlines offers two frequent flyer programs, KrisFlyer and the PPS Club. KrisFlyer miles are earned and redeemed on SAIs services and KrisFlyer partners which include Star Alliance members, SilkAir, Virgin Atlantic, hotels and car hire companies. PPS, Priority Passenger Service value is earned when passengers fly Airlines Suites or Business Class on Singapore Airlines and business class on SilkAir.

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Swiss Air

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
by Tom Martens

Swiss International Airlines Ltd., or Swiss, is the principal airline of Switzerland. It operates flights to Europe, North America, South America, Africa and Asia from it hub at Zurich Airport. Swiss was formed after the bankruptcy of Swissair in 2001, Switzerlands former flag carrier.

With the september 11 attacks and financial troubles, some major changes occured in the airline groups with Lufthansa buying a minor stake in Swiss airlines in 2005. With the completion of take over completed in July 2007, the Swiss’ operations were integrated to Lufthansa’s and the Swiss became half the size of its peak years. But the Swiss with the help of its new network has been able to carry the same number of passengers as it did in 2002.

Swiss airlines is a member of the Star Alliance and shares agreements with various other airlines so that it could expand its services. Name any important places in the world and you could find the Swiss airlines offering its flight services to those destinations.

Swiss operates a fleet of 77 aircraft. Twenty of those are operated by Swiss subsidiary Swiss European Airlines. Swiss offers several choices for check-in, including via the web or phone. For passengers flying out of Switzerland, Swiss check-in is available at more than 50 train stations. Swiss offers three cabin classes, Swiss First, Swiss Business and Swiss Economy.

The First class customers of various airlines in Swiss are provided with special lounges at Zurich, Basel and Geneva airports. Moreover, they have to check-in through a separate counter. They are served meals at scheduled time by Gourmet a la carte meals. The customers can avail telephone and network connection services in Airbus A330.

Swiss accommodates business travelers in style with a business class check-in, priority boarding and access to departure lounges. Telephones, network connections and messaging services are available on certain planes.

All classes on the Airbus A340 and Airbus A330 have access to in-flight entertainment including films and television on demand as well as music and games.

The frequent flyer program of of Swiss is Miles and More. It is possible for the customers to redeem miles on Swiss flights as also on othe Star Alliance partners and twenty othe affiliate airlines. Miles can also be earned or made use of by partner hotels, car hire companies and credit card purchases.

Swiss Air has made a commitment to limit its negative environmental impact. As part of this commitment, it has lowered fuel consumption to one of the lowest levels in the industry reducing CO2 emissions and resulting in cost savings. Swiss has also instituted many operational measures, such as flying below maximum speed and retracting flaps earlier. Its flight management system automatically adjusts altitude and airspeed to optimal levels based on the current weight, wind and temperature situations

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Booking with Thai Airways

Friday, January 16th, 2009
by Tom Martens

For nearly 50 years, Thai Airways has built a reputation for excellent customer service. It has most recently won awards from Skytrax in 2006 for Worlds Best Cabin Staff and placed second in 2007 in the Best Airline in the World category. It is the national carrier of Thailand, operating out of its hub at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Thai Airways also offers many non-stop passenger flights from Chaing Mai International Airport, Don Mueang International Airport and Phuket International Airport.

The Airway International Company Limited was formed in 1960 as a joint venture between Thailand’s domestic airline, Thai Airways Company and Scandinavian Airline System. It was after 17 years that the government bought SAS”s holdings which made it the sole owner of the airline.

The first flights began operations from Bangkok to nine destinations within the Asian region. The first intercontinental flights were to Australia, then Europe and North American by 1980. After a merger with the Thai Airways Company, the company experienced faster growth as Thailands only national carrier.

Thai Airways helped found the Star Alliance network in 1997. Member airlines are able to offer more flights by codesharing with one another through this network. Through other partnerships, the Thai Airways list of destinations has grown to include trips to Africa (although only until January 16 of 2009); Asia, including Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, the Philippines, and Vietnam, as well as India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka; the Middle Eastern countries of Kuwait, Oman, and United Arab Emirates; Europe, including France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Greece, the United Kingdom, and Russia; the United States; and Australia, including Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia, as well as New Zealand. One of the longest non-stop commercial flights now being untertaken by any airline in the world is the Thai Airways Bangkok to Los Angeles route.

Thai Airways fleet includes 89 aircraft, with the largest being the Boeing 767-400, seating 389 passengers.

The airline offers four travel classes, including Royal First, Royal Silk, Premium Economy and Economy.

Royal First-Class offers flatbed seats and is available mainly on Europe and Australia and some intra-Asia flights. Seating is equipped with touch-screen monitors, audio and video on demand and in flight entertainment systems with lumbar message. Customers may also choose from over 20 in-flight meals.

The Royal Silk airline class is the equivalent to the Business Class, because it offers angled, lie-flat seats that offer lumbar massage. Each seat also includes a 17-20 touch screen, AVOD, and IFE.

Premium Economy Class is available on intercontinental flights from Bangkok and Los Angeles on the Airbus A40-500. Fewer seats are available on these planes to offer more room for the reclining seats and leg rests. These seats also come with 10.5 touch screens with AVOD and IFE.

There is less legroom in Economy Class seating, but in-seat audio/video on-demand is available.

Royal Orchid Plus is Thai Airlines frequent flyer reward program. It has more than two million members worldwide. The program has three tiers, member, silver and gold. Members can earn miles on Thai Airways flights, codeshare flights departing or arriving at Bangkok, Star Alliance flights and Jet Airways flights or at partner hotels.

One of the seven Thai Departure Lounges at Suvarnbhumi Airport can be visited by Thai Royal Silk Class,Star Alliance Gold passengers and Thai Royal First Class passengers.Traditional Thai massage,spa Jacuzzi suites and foot massage is offered by the Royal Orchid Spa.

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Mango Airlines

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
by Tom Martens

Mango is in great demand as it is the latest low cost airline in South Africa. It faces heavy competition from some of the established airlines such as 1time and kulula air which are also under the category of low-fare airlines.

Mango is owned by South African Airways, and this is sometimes a point of contention among air travelers and competing airlines. Tired of losing market share to the other low cost carriers, SAA launched Mango offering starting prices for seats that were almost half that of its competition, sparking problems on two fronts.

According to Mango’s reports, 15,000 booking requests were made in the first 10 minutes after the website went live.First, its website, its major base of operations, crashed as eager would-be customers overwhelmed the site to take advantage of the cut rate price.

The airline then faced criticism from rival airlines that were quick to point out that as a subsidiary of SAA, a public governmental company funded by taxpayer dollars, Mango could afford to slash its rates. This led to outcries of unfair trading practices.

Even though it had a less than stellar beginning, Mango has already reported healthy profits.

The current routes include: Johannesburg to Cape Town, Cape Town to Johannesburg, Cape Town to Durban, Durban to Cape Town, Bloemfontein to Cape Town and Cape Town to Bloemfontein.

Mango offers some attractive fares called cool-off flights in which passengers pay only R175 (one-way, all inclusive) to fly to Durban or Johannesburg. Available only via its website, vouchers are not acceptable for this special.

The mango fleet is very safe as it is made up of Boeing B737-800. It can carry 186 guests in leather seats and the seats are arranged in two rows of three seats on either side. travelers are informed about their seating arrangements after they check in and they can also choose the in-flight food service.

Between the age of 7 days and two years, a child may ride in the lap of the adult who flies with him. Should a child turn two before the return flight, however, a separate tickey must be bought for him.

Mango also offers accommodations for handicapped or impaired travelers, providing access for several types of wheelchairs. These passengers and those with small children will not be asked to sit in emergency exit rows.

Pets are not allowed in the cabins on Mango’s flights. The ability to transport your pet in the pressurized cargo hold is subject to availability.

Mango offers Mango Flex tickets which allow ticket holders to change the date, time and destinations of their tickets. These features apply to travel during the week, not weekend flights. Business travelers are the main participants in this program. For added flexibility for this group, Mango Plus tickets provide access to a business class lounge, 10 kg extra luggage and vouchers for meals. Customers may choose to pay for tickets by credit card, by Edgars account (adds approximately R40), cash, voucher, or POLi – internet banking and debit cards.

With the partnership of several other companies Mango is able to offer several additional conveniences as well as discounts. Some of the additional benefits to Mango customers are an option to use store credit cards to pay for tickets from Edcon, low cost care hire from SIXT and 25% savings when Mango is purchased with a Voadacom card.

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South African Airways

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
by Tom Martens

South African Airways, established in 1934, is South Africa’s largest domestic and international airline. SAA was one of the first national airlines in the world.Modern day SAA has hubs in Cape Town and Johannesburg. It is owned by Transnet, a public transport company. Two percent of the stocks are held by SAA’s 9,000 employees.

Employees receive intensive advanced training programs to help SAA maintain its reputation for excellent customer service. It serves 31 cities in 25 countries, carrying more than 7 million passengers per year. Recently a member of the exclusive Star Alliance, the connection vastly extended the number of destinations SAA flies to. Skytrax, the British experts on aviation ratings, declares SAA one of the best international airlines in terms of products offered and service standards.

SAA is a leader in the airline industry. They are called so because of their consistent ranking as number one in terms of performance, revenue, safety and many other categories. It is also called as Suid-Afrikaanse Lugdiens by Afrikaans.

The first cities served in 1934 were Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. Flights to Kenya, Uganda and British East Africa signaled SAA’s entrance into the international market. The airline was essentially shut down during WWII, but in 1945, SAA achieved a long-time goal by opening its route to Europe with its first flight to Bournemouth.

SAA introduced the Boeing 707 to its fleet in the 1950’s jet age. SAA was the first airline other than the UK to operate a pure jetliner flight. SAA jets started flying non-stop to the UK and other European cities only two years later. The airline began flights to New York in 1969. Now the fleet of SAA includes some 50 aircraft.

SAA’s loyalty program, Voyager, has nearly 2 million members. Members can earn airmiles on SAA as well as for flights with their partner airlines and Star Alliance members. SAA backs up its commitment to customer service by investing millions each year on in-flight entertainment. Passengers may choose from more than a dozen movie channels, video games, music and travel information.

Business and first-class passengers are pampered even more. Business class offers the best business flat bed seats in the industry, according to Skytrax. They can also enjoy the Boabab Lounge at Johannesburg, which offers workstations complete with computers, faxes and printers. SAAs Cyclad Premium Lounge in Johannesburg was voted the third best in the world in a Skytrax survey in 2002.

South African Airways offers lots of great features in their first class cabins. The beds could well be the widest in the industy, being 29 inches wide. They lie flat at 180 degress. Each seat has an ottoman that can be controlled electronically. There are also big, private televisions with on-demand audio and video. So kick back in those comfy seats and enjoy a show!

Business class travelers find generously wide, fully adjustable seats with an adjustable headrest and pneumatic lumbar support. Large private television screens with audio-video-on -demand are standard here as well.

South African Airways travelers who fly economy have available to them private televisions including audio-visual-on-demand and they are treated to a choice of two savory meals which are enhanced with a selection of South African Wines.

Safety and maintenance are very important to South African Airways. They have the largest maintenance facility in Africa, located at Johannesburg. Not only do they do their own maintenance, they also do maintenance on British Airways and Air France planes.

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Virgin Atlantic Airlines

Thursday, December 11th, 2008
by Tom Martens

Virgin Airlines operates long haul routes between the UK and North America, Africa, the Caribbean, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East from its main bases at London Heathrow and London Gatwick and a secondary base at Manchester Airport, a leader in the industry, Virgin Airlines is known for its brashly British attitude. Owned by Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and Singapore Airlines.

It further extends its network through code-sharing relationships (agreements that allow airlines to sell tickets on each other’s flights) with other airlines including Air China, Continental Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Australia-based sister company Virgin Blue.Virgin Atlantic serves about 30 destinations worldwide with its fleet of more than 35 aircraft.

Virgin Atlantic and its sister companies got their start in 1982 when American Randolph Fields teamed up with pilot Alan Hellary to launch British Atlantic Airways. Plans for two routes, one from London to the Falkland Islands in the aftermath of the Falkland War, and the other from London Gatwick to JFK Airport, were either scrapped or rejected. Plans were in the works for a route between London Gatwick and Newark Liberty International Airport, when it became necessary for the company to secure additional funding.

Fields and Branson finalized a deal (Fields was eventually bought out) in contentious negotiations, and the airline, now renamed Virgin Atlantic, operated its first flight between London and Newark in June of 1984. Thanks to financing from sister company Virgin Records and smart timing (the airline’s first flights took advantage of the summer travel season) the company posted a profit in its first year of operation.

This move led to BA’s so-called “dirty tricks” campaign against Virgin Atlantic which included libel lawsuits, and an out-of-court settlement on BA’s part after lawyers found evidence of the extraordinary efforts BA was taking to “kill off” Virgin Atlantic.Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have been rivals since the company’s inception. The competition became even more intense when the UK government began allowing Virgin Atlantic to operate from London Heathrow airport in January 1991.

Some examples: Mine’s Bigger Than Yours – painted on the back of the Airbus A340-600s because they are the longest passenger aircraft in the world. Virgin has never been shy about taking on its competition through its advertising.

Also promoted Virgins online check-in literally allowing passengers to avoid the queues,avoid the Q – Advertised Virgin’s London to Hong Kong to Sydney route in opposition to Quantas which was operating the same route.

No Way BA/AA – Expressed Branson’s displease with a proposed British Airways/American Airlines partnership.Virgin Atlantic currently offers three cabin classes: upper class, premium economy and economy.Upper class is the equivalent of business class since the airline does not offer a traditional first class cabin service. Virgin Atlantic claims its Upper Class seat is the largest fully flat bed when compared with any other airlines’ business class seating.

Premium Economy passengers have their own check-in and get to board before Economy passengers. They enjoy greater seat width and legroom. Most planes have undergone upgrading to provide Premium Economy seats that come with power supplies for laptops. Economy class now includes free drinks and upgraded seats with adjustable back support in all aircraft.

All Virgin Atlantic aircraft offer personal televisions mounted in the seat backs. Some aircraft have audio/video on demand systems.Virgin Atlantic’s sister airlines include: Virgin America, Virgin Blue, Virgin Express, Virgin Galactic, Virgin Nigeria Airways, Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer and V Australia.

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South Africa Flights

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
by Tom Martens

First timers to Southern Africa will be very pleased to find excellent choices of airports in major cities with many international airlines flying into and out of Africa. OR Tambo International Airport is the main airport to South Africa with worldwide arrivals, departures and traditional flights within Africa. Southern Africa has two international airports.

Once arrival in the country, the seven major airlines unite many of the major cities in South Africa. Domestic flights are a good way to go for those who would enjoy touring the country with a short amount of time. Fares are available in many price ranges from Economy to First Class. Also, Customers can book from anywhere via the internet.

Domestic airports are located in Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, East London, George, Kimberly, Upington and Pilanesburg as well as the three international airports, are operated by Airports Company South Africa. So Air travel in South Africa is also considered safe.

In the low-fare category, Kulula.com, Mango and 1time offer flights on popular routes. Kulula.com offers single-class flights between Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and Cape Town, Durban, George, Port Elizabeth, East London and Nelspruit. Kulula.com also flies from Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and George.

Mango is a basic carrier operated by South African Airways offering flights between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Bloemfontein.1time also provides single-class flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London and George. Round trip tickets are an option.

South African Airways, Air link, South African Express, as well as British Airways will provide you with choices for complete service.

South African Airways is South Africa’s national carrier flying locally between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, Bloemfontein, George, Pietermaritzburg, Mthatha, Kimberly, Polokwane, Richard’s Bay, Upington, Nelspruit/Krueger, Hoedspriut, Margate, Phalaborwa, Mmabatho, Manzini and Maseru. This airline offers flights into the rest of Africa and worldwide. It offers economy, business and first class cabin options.

Airlink flies locally between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, Bloemfontein, George, Pietermaritzburg, Mthatha, Kimberly, Polokwane, Richards Bay, Upington, Nelspruit/Kruger, Hoedspriut, Margate, Phalaborwa, Mmabatho, Manzini and Maseru as well as Zambia, Zimbabwe, Madagascar and Mozambique. Choose from economy, business and first class.

South African Express also flies locally between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, George, Richards Bay, Hoedspriut, Bloemfontein, Kimberly and Nelspruit. It also offers flights into Botswana, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo with economy, business and first class accommodations.

We gives you the option to return flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth, and between Cape Town and Durban. Make the decision between economy, premier economy, business/club and 1st class flights and this is the number one choice you should think about choosing.

A number of web-based agencies are available to compare flights and prices. Many game lodges and reserves have landing strips or heli-pads, so you can book private flights to safari lodges from a variety of companies, making the trip in anything from a helicopter to a hot air balloon.

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Car Hire South Africa wants to help you

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

South Africa offers incredible coast lines that are worth visiting to know heaven in earth. The best method to achieve this dream is by driving yourself. So, you will have to cope with the adventure of organizing a comfortable trip.

Car rental kzn South Africa will be your ideal support to have a perfect trip. Regarding the itinerary is always recommended to start out in the city of Port Elizabeth. The following places must be part of your circuit: Addo Elephant National Park, Grahamstown and Durban, among others.

You will not have any complain of the public roads in South Africa because they are well sign-posted. Remember that all vehicles in South Africa are right hand drive and travel on the left hand side of the road. Some items are compulsory, like wearing the seat belt. In rural areas, you must watch out for animals that cross the roads. In order not to have legal problems, do not use mobile phone while driving. Driving rules should be always respected to have a wonderful trip.

Bakkie rental South Africa agencies are ready to offer you different services that include a wide range of vehicles, policies and support for special cases. Therefore, it is easy to explore the diversity of this country with the freedom of your own car. Car hire is a good option to know a country.

Self-drive trips display many different possibilities. If you organize your trip carefully, you will enjoy every moment. Driving in South Africa is guarantee of having a good time. This option will be the best for you. It is very interesting to know a country by driving, you will see it from another point of view. Car hire South Africa is the best way to enjoy a self-drive trip.

Tips for a useful car rental

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Nowadays, due to the fast development of car rental companies, it is easier to rent a car. Although you can only go inside an agency and choose a car, there are some particular tips that you should take into account before signing any type of contract.

Car rental kzn agencies have their own rules and you must fulfill their rules. It may change according to where the car rental firms is located and which will be your destination.

Generally, credit cards are the only way to pay this service. Therefore, you will have to get ready your driving license and your credit card to start any arrangement with a car rental agency.

You will be allowed to rent a car if you are over 21, therefore if you are younger you will not be able to get a car. If you have a good driving background, you will have more possiblities of an easy car rental. If you have been a good driver, you will have more opportunities to get the car you need released to you. For those who do not drive for different reasons, many car hire companies offer a service of drivers.

Regarding insurances, in some places, complete car insurance is obligatory. Thus, you should be aware of this topic. Generally car rental agencies charge their clients for insurance independently.

In general, all car rental / bakkie rental agencies have a variety of cars to offer: from luxurious limos to useful trucks. Sometimes if necessary to make a reservation ahead, especially if you choose a popular model.

It is a good idea to examine different rates from different companies before renting a car. Many car rental companies offer a website where customers can choose among different discount packages.

If you get a positive feedback from the company you have used, you will be considered a loyal and reliable client and this will offer you some advantages.