Wednesday 27 January 2016

Kulula Boeing 737 - MN909

Route

MN909,  Johannesburg to George, 20 January 2015.

Scheduled Duration

2 hours.
Departure: 07:50
Arrival 09:45
George Airport is known for dense fog, our flight was delayed for almost an hour.

On time departure and arrival

Departed late.
Arrived late.

Ground crew and check-in

We checked in online 24 hours before the flight.
The airport was quiet, luggage drop off at the check in counters took around 5 minutes.
There was dedicated online check-in counters.
There were enough other counters open.
Our printed online boarding passes served as boarding tickets.
Ground staff was friendly.

Boarding procedure

Priority boarding for assisted passengers.
The ground staff scanned our tickets.

Luggage allowance

Hand luggage - One carry-on bag 7kg max.
Checked luggage - 20kg.
Kulula luggage information

Seating

Economy class only.
We sat in row 7, a normal 3 seater row (6 seats in total per row), with adequate overhead locker space.
The seats are comfortable enough for a short flight.
Flight seats may be selected when you check in online, check in on-the-go (mobi check-in), arrive at the airport check-in counter or at airport kiosks at no charge.

"You can have the certainty of sitting together on the plane when you pre-pay and secure your favourite seat by selecting a pre-paid seat. Pre-paid seats are priced according to the different types and start from as little as R55 incl. VAT. This option is available at the time of making your booking or as an added extra 24 hours before your departure.
If you need to have extra space for your personal comfort, you may call us to assign and book an extra seat for you, subject to the cost of the additional seat." - Kulula website.

Amenities

None.

Entertainment

In-flight magazine available in seat pocket.

In-flight communication

None.

Meals and refreshments

Refreshment available for purchase.
On-board Menu

Toilets

The toilets were kept clean. There are toilets at the back and front of the plane.

In-flight shopping

None.

Traveling with Children

I am not sure if milk and baby food can be warmed up by the cabin crew.
I did not notice any diaper changing facilities.
Read more on Kulula - Flying with infants and children

Crew

I found the crew competent and friendly. Instructions were given English.

Disembarking

Disembarked from the front.

Overall opinion


What I liked
Affordable and comfortable.

Not so good
No app or electronic updates on delays.

Seats

Seats

Overhead locker

Leg room


























Bidvest Sky Lounge - O.R. Tambo Airport Domestc Departures

Airport

O.R. Tambo International

Lounge

Bidvest Sky Lounge
More information on Bidvest Lounges

Location

Airside - after Security Checks turn right. Take the lift to the 4th Floor and the lounge is located on the left hand side. The lounge is not accessible to any passengers departing on an international flight who must use lounges located in Terminal A.
 

Entry to Lounge

Business and First class passengers for selected airlines
Priority pass
Walk-in passengers for a fee of R219.00, online booking R204.00. Valid for three hours prior to flight departure

Services

Complimentary snacks and refreshments
  • We visited early in the morning and there was a  choice cereals, fresh fruit, pastries and yogurt.  
  • Coffee, Tea, Soft drinks, Alcoholic drinks.
Free Wi-Fi
  • Login details displayed
Telephone and fax
TV, newspapers and magazines
Flight information display
Electrical outlets to charge phones and laptops etc.
Non-smoking lounge

Seating

Comfortable chairs and tables

Ambiance

Mostly quiet, but can become very busy during peak times

Bathroom Facilities

Toilets are kept clean.
Basin to wash hands and freshen up
Body Lotion
No shower facilities

Charging points

Chairs and table

Breakfast

Toilets

Wine Fridge

Breakfast

Working stations

Breakfast