Booking flights for work shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. Yet for many teams, managing multiple airline loyalty programmes, limited travel rewards and memberships designed for individual frequent flyers can quickly become complicated. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. More small businesses across South Africa are rethinking traditional corporate travel setups and looking for simpler, more flexible options that work for teams, families and solo travellers alike. Enter Travelstart+, a travel subscription designed to make booking and travelling easier, without the complexity.
First things first, what is Travelstart+
Travelstart+ is a paid travel membership from Travelstart that gives you instant discounts and benefits every time you book while logged in.
For one annual subscription of R2,340 you unlock R5,000 worth of travel vouchers plus endless travel perks!
Flexible Flight & Hotel Vouchers You Actually Control
- 2 x R1,000 International Flight Vouchers
- 1 x R500 International Flight Voucher
- 2 x R500 Domestic Flight Vouchers
- 2 x R250 Domestic Flight Vouchers
- 2 x R500 Hotel Vouchers
Here’s the key part most travel clubs forget.
You choose which voucher to use for which trip.
As long as international vouchers are used on international and domestic vouchers on domestic, you’re free to apply them when it makes sense for you.
Travelstart+ Is More Than Just Flight Discounts
This is where Travelstart+ quietly outperforms most travel clubs and travel rewards programmes. Members also get:
| Firsty eSIM | 10 days of uncapped global data. Land overseas and get online instantly |
| 24/7 personal concierge | A dedicated travel agent. Yes, real humans, round the clock! |
| Up to 30% off car hire | Hit the road in any part of the world you’re in! |
| R1,000 off holiday packages | Think Phuket, Mauritius, Brazil or Zanzibar, as long as it’s over R25,000, you get a big discount! |
| Access to PK’s List | a curated collection of standout hotels across the world. Complete with major upgrades with every stay. |
| Early access to sales and exclusive member-only flight deals | |
This is why it sits comfortably among the strongest membership discount travel programmes in South Africa.
Travelstart+ for Small Businesses: Simple, Flexible, Effective
Here’s where it matters most. Small businesses.
Travelstart+ is a travel agency membership subscription by Travelstart that lets one account unlock savings for multiple travellers. That means one admin can book flights for the entire team using a single subscription.
This is why Travelstart+ has become a quiet favourite among businesses that travel often but do not need a full-blown corporate travel management company breathing down their necks.
How One Travel Subscription Works for Your Entire Team
This is the part people always double-check, so let’s clear it up.
Travelstart+ is linked to the account, not to an individual traveller. As long as bookings are made while logged in, the benefits apply, even if you are booking for multiple employees.
What that looks like in real life:
- One shared login
- Book flights for staff, conferences or client meetings
- Use the same subscription all year
If your business books flights for more than one person a year, this basically pays for itself.
A Smarter Alternative to Airline Loyalty Programs in South Africa
In South Africa, airline loyalty programmes are generally structured around individual travellers. They tend to reward long-term, repeat behaviour on one airline, which means the benefits become most meaningful over time.
Travelstart+ flips that model:
– Instant savings instead of future promises
– No airline loyalty required
– Member-exclusive discounts from day one
It’s why many businesses choose a travel agency membership with upfront value rather than chasing points across multiple airline loyalty programs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Travel Memberships
Is a travel agency membership worth it for small businesses?
If you book flights for more than one person a year, a travel subscription usually beats airline loyalty programs on speed and value.
Do we need one subscription per employee?
No. One Travelstart+ subscription covers all bookings made on the account.
Is this only for leisure travel?
Not at all. Many businesses use Travelstart+ for team travel, conferences, and work trips.
Can families or couples use Travelstart+ too?
Absolutely. The same benefits apply when booking for family members or partners.
Is this a corporate travel solution?
No, and that’s the point. It’s a lightweight alternative for businesses that want savings without admin overload.
Who Travelstart+ Works Best For (Beyond Business)
Once the business box is ticked, everything else is a bonus.
Travelstart+ also works brilliantly for:
- Families booking multiple trips a year
- Couples who travel often
- Frequent travellers who want rewards without loyalty drama
One subscription. Multiple travellers. No wasted benefits.
Ready to Stop Overpaying for Travel?
If you’ve been searching for travel membership programs in South Africa that actually save money, Travelstart+ is your sign. Upgrade to Travelstart+, book flights or hotels with member-exclusive discounts, use your vouchers when it suits you and take control of your travel spend without contracts or complications. One subscription. Real savings. Zero nonsense.
