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Low-cost airline, fastjet Zimbabwe, is set to launch its inaugural flight from Bulawayo to Johannesburg from December 5.
The development is expected to boost local tourism, as air connectivity is seen as central to increasing tourist arrivals.
fastjet’s plan to fly the new route with 22 new scheduled flights per week including double daily frequencies, Monday through Friday, with a single flight on a Sunday.
The inaugural flight is scheduled to depart Bulawayo’s Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport at 6.10pm.
Positive sentiment
fastjet Zimbabwe chief executive officer Mr Joao Sousa last week said:
“Since the announcement of the new route, we have been overwhelmed with positive sentiment and backing from a wide spectrum of local and international supporters and business leaders, appreciating the economic and social benefits the new route will pave for everyone.
“The City of Kings has the potential and capacity to be one of the fastest growing cities in sub-Saharan Africa, and fastjet Zimbabwe is honoured to be associated with the positive outlook adopted.”
The new route will complement the airline’s convenient daily return service from its hub in Harare to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
Peter Tanyanyiwa
Online Reporter