Services, Products & Travel Insurance

In addition to bringing you the best deals on international and local flights, Travelstart also offers a range of products and services to assist you with your travelling needs. For just a few hundred rand more purchase travel insurance or a rebookable flight for a free date change with your flights. From Visa denied policies to premium service packages and mobile booking apps, we have it all. Browse our list of services below to find out more.

Inbound Travel Insurance

Protection

Protection service for residents and non-residents of South Africa.

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Travel Insurance

Protection

Protect yourself against unforeseen events.

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10,20,30-Day Travel Insurance

Protection

Travelstart offers comprehensive travel insurance for oneway international travel and passengers up to the age of 70. Insurance is offered by Travelstart and underwritten by a reputable insurance company.

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Comprehensive International Travel Insurance (USA/Canada) Protection

Travelstart offers a Comprehensive International Travel Insurance covering you for your trip to the US and Canada. Valid for ages up to and including 70 years.

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Comprehensive International Travel Insurance (Schengen) Protection

Need an insurance policy that’s Schengen visa compliant? Travelstart offers a comprehensive travel insurance policy that meets all the criteria for your Schengen visa application.

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Airline Liquidation Protection

Get a full refund of airfare and taxes if the airline you are flying with is liquidated prior to departure.

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Flexible Travel Dates

With Flexible Travel Dates, all passengers in a booking can make one date change to a flight without paying additional airline penalty fees. To make your travel more flexible, the date change may be requested up to 24 hours prior to departure.

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Medical Cancellation Refund

This product allows you to cancel a flight and get a full refund of airfare and taxes in the event of sudden illness, hospitalisation or death of yourself or a close relative prior to departure.

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Automated Check-In

Travelstart’s auto check-in service automatically checks you in for your flight as soon as the airline’s online check-in service is available. Receive your boarding pass via email or via our app, and download it to display before boarding your flight. Say goodbye to standing in long check-in queues at the airport by adding auto check-in to your booking.

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Baggage and Cancellation Insurance

This Policy covers domestic travellers for loss and theft of personal baggage, trip interruptions and delays. Insurance is offered by Travelstart and underwritten by a reputable insurance company.

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Mobile App

Travelstart’s auto check-in service automatically checks you in for your flight as soon as the airline’s online check-in service is available. Receive your boarding pass via email or via our app, and download it to display before boarding your flight. Say goodbye to standing in long check-in queues at the airport by adding auto check-in to your booking.

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My Trip Alerts

Get personalized travel updates with My Trip Alerts, including check-in reminders, flight status, weather alerts, and more via SMS, WhatsApp, and email.

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Visa Assessment

Travelstart empowers you to secure your visa effortlessly through our trusted third-party visa assessment service. Rely on the expertise of visa professionals for all your travel document needs.

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Visa Assessment

Travelstart empowers you to secure your visa effortlessly through our trusted third-party visa assessment service. Rely on the expertise of visa professionals for all your travel document needs.

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