Disney says that Asha, a brand new character, also makes an appearance from Walt Disney Animation Studios' upcoming Wish, which releases in cinemas nationwide on Wednesday, 22 November.

The Disney-inspired plane (tail number ZS-GAS) will appear in South African skies and at airports from Friday, 20 October and service routes between:
  • Johannesburg
  • Cape Town, and
  • Durban.

Disney adds that on board, customers can expect special Disney and LIFT surprises and kiddies activity packs to make flying with little ones a breeze during the busy holiday season, with giveaways and more treats. LIFT has additional surprises between Wednesday, 1 December and Sunday, 12 December for travellers on select flights as South Africans get ready for the festive season.

Fans and travellers who spot or travel on the Disney-inspired plane can share their pictures on social media using the hashtag '#DisneyandLIFT' and tagging @DisneyAfrica and @LIFT__SA.

Christine Service, senior vice president and general manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa, says, "To mark our 100th year anniversary (Thursday, 16 October), The Walt Disney Company is celebrating the fans and storytellers who have sparked the joy and magic that embodies Disney over the last century. We hope that this exciting and unique collaboration with LIFT will bring delight to travellers of all ages this holiday season as we mark this milestone anniversary."

Luke Roberts, general manager of consumer products, games and publishing at The Walt Disney Company Africa, says, "Rolling out in stores nationwide from November, 'May Your Wishes Come True' is Disney's biggest retail campaign to date."

"With the holiday season approaching and 'Wish' releasing in cinemas nationwide from Friday, 24 November, we are inspired by the universal truth of wishing to be together at this special time. This collaboration with LIFT truly celebrates this togetherness with families and fans," adds Roberts.

Jonathan Ayache, CEO of LIFT, says, "As a beloved family brand, Disney is a perfect fit for LIFT. With our new livery, together, we celebrate the love, magic and family togetherness that signals the festive season."

"We're proud to link arms with Disney; through this collaboration, our hope is to ignite a sense of fun, wonder and excitement for the whole family during the upcoming season of school holidays and family celebrations," concludes Ayache.

Customers can visit www.lift.co.za to book flights and stand a chance of flying on the '#DisneyandLIFT' aircraft. Travellers aboard the airline will continue to enjoy all the perks LIFT has to offer, including:
  • complimentary snacks
  • coffee from vida e caffè, and
  • extra-friendly service from the cabin crew.

LIFT has flexible flight changes with unlimited penalty-free changes and no cancellation fees up to 24 hours before departure.

For more information, visit www.disney.co.za. You can also follow Disney South Africa on Facebook.