Do I need to be a professional designer to enter?

Not at all! This competition is open to everyone‚ regardless of design experience. Whether you sketch‚ paint‚ use Photoshop‚ or even create something by hand and scan it in. We're looking for ideas that capture the spirit of LIFT‚ not polished design work.

How do I submit my design?

Download the template‚ create your design‚ add a short rationale (max 100 words)‚ and then upload it through our portal before 31 October 2025.

Can I submit more than one design?

Yes‚ you're welcome to submit multiple entries. Just make sure each design is uploaded separately with its own rationale.

What happens after I submit?

An internal LIFT panel will shortlist the top entries. These finalists will then be shared with South Africa to vote for their favourite design.

When will the winner be announced?

The winner will be revealed in December 2025 on our official LIFT channels.

What's the prize exactly?

The winner gets flights for a year: 12 return trips valid from January–December 2026

Who is eligible to enter?

The competition is open to South African residents aged 18 and older. If you're under 18‚ you'll need a parent or guardian to enter on your behalf.

What kind of designs are you looking for?

We're looking for designs that reflect creativity‚ originality‚ and the uplifting spirit of LIFT. Think bold‚ fun‚ and uniquely South African!

Does the "L" on the tail need to stay?

Yes‚ absolutely! The outline of our iconic LIFT "L" must remain visible and unchanged. Your design should work around this element‚ not replace it. The template will show you exactly where the "L" is placed.

Can LIFT change my design?

Yes. We reserve the right to make small tweaks or adjustments to ensure the winning design can be professionally applied to the aircraft tail.

Will my name be used if I win?

Yes‚ the winner's name will be published on our channels. By entering‚ you're giving us permission to share your name alongside your design.

What format should my design be in?

We recommend submitting your design digitally (JPEG‚ PNG‚ or PDF). The template provided will guide you.

Where can I see the finalist designs?

Finalist entries will be showcased on LIFT's platforms in November 2025 for public voting.

Promoter

The promoter of this competition is LIFT (Global Aviation Operations (Pty) Ltd)‚ registration number 2004/026323/07‚ with its principal place of business at Northern Perimeter Road‚ O.R. Tambo International Airport‚ Kempton Park‚ Gauteng‚ 1627.

Eligibility

The competition is open to all legal residents of South Africa‚ aged 18 years or older.

Entrants under the age of 18 may only participate through a parent or legal guardian‚ who must complete and submit the entry on their behalf. Any prize awarded in such cases will be made to the parent or guardian.

The competition is open to friends and family of Global Aviation Operations (Pty) Ltd t/a LIFT employees; however‚ employees of LIFT are not eligible to enter or win.

How to Enter

• Download the official tail design template via the LIFT website.
• Create your design and submit it together with a short written bio/rationale (maximum 100 words) through the online entry form.
• Entries close at 23:59 on 31 October 2025. Late entries will not be accepted.
• Participants may submit more than one design. Each entry must be submitted separately and comply with all other Terms & Conditions.
• No purchase is necessary to enter.

Design Guidelines

• Designs must be original‚ created by the entrant‚ and must not infringe any third-party rights.
• Entries may not contain offensive‚ discriminatory‚ or unlawful material.
• The design does not have to be birthday-themed but should reflect the spirit and values of the LIFT brand.
• LIFT reserves the right to adapt‚ edit‚ enhance‚ or otherwise modify the winning design as reasonably required to meet technical‚ safety‚ regulatory‚ or branding requirements for aircraft application. While every effort will be made to retain the spirit of the winning entry‚ the final applied livery may differ from the submitted design.

Shortlisting & Public Voting

A panel appointed by LIFT will shortlist up to five finalists based on creativity‚ originality‚ and relevance to the LIFT brand.

Finalist designs will be published on LIFT's platforms during November 2025 for public voting.

The winning design will be determined by the public vote in combination with the discretion of the LIFT judging panel.

Prizes

Grand Prize: The winning design will be applied to a LIFT Airbus A320 aircraft and the winner will receive LIFT flights for a year (1 economy return flight per month for 12 months)‚ valid from 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026 (subject to availability‚ blockout dates‚ and standard booking terms). The prize will include a checked-bag.

The winning livery will be applied as a limited-run application on a LIFT Airbus A320. The duration of the application is subject to change at LIFT's discretion‚ and it is not guaranteed that the livery will remain on the aircraft for the entire validity of the prize or indefinitely.

Voter Prize: One voter will be randomly selected to receive a LIFT Wallet credit of R5‚000.

Prizes are not transferable‚ exchangeable‚ or redeemable for cash.

Intellectual Property & Usage Rights

By submitting a design‚ entrants grant LIFT a non-exclusive‚ worldwide‚ royalty-free license to use‚ adapt‚ reproduce‚ and publish their designs for the purposes of the competition‚ marketing‚ and publicity.

The winning entrant agrees to transfer all intellectual property rights in their design to LIFT without further compensation beyond the stated prize.

By entering‚ participants grant LIFT the right to use their names‚ submitted designs‚ and entry rationales for marketing‚ publicity‚ and promotional purposes‚ in any media‚ without further permission or compensation.

Winner Announcement

The winner will be announced via LIFT's official channels during December 2025.

Winners will also be notified via the contact details provided. If a winner cannot be reached within 7 days‚ LIFT reserves the right to select an alternative winner.

General Conditions

• LIFT reserves the right to amend‚ suspend‚ or cancel the competition at any time without prior notice.
• LIFT reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with these Terms & Conditions.
• The judges' and public vote results are final‚ and no correspondence will be entered into.

Limitation of Liability

LIFT will not be responsible for entries not received due to technical‚ network‚ or other issues beyond its control.

Participation is at the entrant's own risk. LIFT will not be liable for any loss‚ damage‚ or injury arising from participation in the competition or acceptance of any prize‚ except where required by law.

Data Protection

By entering‚ participants consent to LIFT processing their personal information for the purposes of administering the competition and prize fulfillment‚ in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

By entering this competition‚ you agree to be added to LIFT's mailing database and to receive newsletters‚ updates‚ and promotional communications from LIFT. You may opt out of these communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in each email.

Governing Law

This competition is governed by the laws of South Africa.