AirlinePros International Appointed GSA for LIFT in Five Key Global Markets
- Press Release
- May 11, 2026

Cilliers Jordaan
“We are excited to partner with AirlinePros who will represent and support LIFT's Sales and Distribution initiatives in some key international markets. Their wealth of experience, combined with their professionalism, will be a great asset to LIFT. We look forward to welcoming travellers from Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, and France to sunny South Africa, and we’re excited for them to experience the convenience and quality service offered by LIFT”
Cilliers Jordaan, Chief Commercial Officer of LIFT
AirlinePros International is pleased to announce its appointment as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for LIFT in Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, and France. The partnership is set to strengthen LIFT’s international sales presence and support growing demand for travel to South Africa from these important outbound markets.
Through this appointment, AirlinePros International will support LIFT with sales development, trade engagement, marketing, and customer service activities across the five markets. The collaboration will focus on building greater visibility for LIFT among travel agents, tour operators, corporate travel buyers, and other industry partners, while making it easier for the travel trade to promote and sell LIFT’s services to South Africa-bound travellers.
LIFT has established itself as one of South Africa’s most customer-focused airlines, offering flexible and convenient travel options across key domestic routes. With services connecting the major destinations of Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, the airline provides travellers with access to some of South Africa’s most important business and leisure centres.
“We are delighted to represent LIFT across Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, and France,” said Shreyas Nanavati, CEO of AirlinePros International. “LIFT brings a distinctive, customer-first approach to domestic air travel in South Africa, and we see strong potential to introduce that value proposition to international travel sellers. As demand for South Africa continues to grow across leisure, business, and VFR segments, this partnership allows us to help position LIFT as a natural choice for travellers connecting within the country.”
“We are excited to partner with AirlinePros who will represent and support LIFT’s Sales and Distribution initiatives in some key international markets. Their wealth of experience, combined with their professionalism, will be a great asset to LIFT. We look forward to welcoming travellers from Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, and France to sunny South Africa, and we’re excited for them to experience the convenience and quality service offered by LIFT”, added Cilliers Jordaan, Chief Commercial Officer at LIFT.

Shreyas Nanavati
“We are delighted to represent LIFT across Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, and France. LIFT brings a distinctive, customer-first approach to domestic air travel in South Africa, and we see strong potential to introduce that value proposition to international travel sellers. As demand for South Africa continues to grow across leisure, business, and VFR segments, this partnership allows us to help position LIFT as a natural choice for travellers connecting within the country.”
Shreyas Nanavati, CEO of AirlinePros International
The appointment reflects AirlinePros International’s continued commitment to helping airline partners expand their reach, improve trade access, and unlock commercial opportunities in markets around the world. By combining LIFT’s strong product offering with AirlinePros International’s local market expertise and global representation network, the partnership is expected to create new opportunities for travel sellers and their clients.
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About LIFT
LIFT is a South African airline known for its flexible, customer-focused approach to domestic travel. LIFT positions itself around hassle-free travel, with easy online booking, penalty-free changes, LIFT Wallet refunds, and both Economy and Premium offerings. The airline operates modern Airbus A320 aircraft and has built a distinctive presence in South Africa’s aviation market by combining value, convenience, and a modern service mindset. It has undergone the IATA Operational Safety Audit and been duly certified as an airline that meets the highest possible standards of safety worldwide. For international travellers, LIFT provides a reliable domestic air option within South Africa.
About AirlinePros International
AirlinePros International is an award-winning leader and a trusted choice in airline and travel representation, distribution, and commercial solutions. With over 60 global points of sale and a collective aviation and travel / tourism experience of over half a millennium, we facilitate market access, sales growth, and distribution solutions for airlines and travel / tourism / hospitality service providers worldwide. Our expertise covers the entire spectrum of the industry including airlines, airports, travel / tourism / hospitality service providers, and associated industry stakeholders. Backed by a culture of integrity, passion, dedication, and quality partnerships, we ensure the success of our over 70 airline clients and travel partners worldwide.