Vitality bookings with Comair ‘are safe’

JOHANNESBURG – Discovery, South Africa’s biggest medical scheme, said last week that the troubles at Comair, which operates kulula.com and British Airways, would not impact existing Discovery Vitality bookings.

Dinesh Govender, the chief executive at Discovery Vitality, said the group understood that through the business rescue process Comair’s aim was to restructure into a sustainable position, with the aspiration to take to the skies again later this year.

“To this end, we remain committed to our partnership and are pleased that Comair has confirmed that Vitality members with existing bookings will be able to rebook their flights within 12 months of their departure date at no additional charge,” Govender said.

One of the key benefits for Discovery Vitality members is that they offer discounted domestic and international flights on kulula.com.

According to the Discovery website, members can save up to a “maximum of 35percent on the base fare of flights. How much members are eligible to save depends on his or her Vitality status.”