The airline has developed into South Africa's first feeder network, specifically aimed at linking the smaller towns, regional centres and hubs of South Africa. Airlink is the largest independent regional airline in southern Africa, connecting clients to the widest network and choice of flights in southern Africa and St Helena island. Airlink obtained its fourth consecutive IATA Operational Safety Certificate – IOSA – after successful audits from 2012. The airline is committed to providing seamless interline connections with its partner flights around the world, in particular linking smaller communities to the major hubs of commerce and industry. It is determined to remain South Africa´s leading regional feeder airline, and aspires to being a role model to the industry.