HARARE – Fastjet Zimbabwe Tuesday finally launched its promised additional domestic flights to Kariba and Hwange National Park as the low cost air transporter continues to improve air connectivity in the country.
The award-winning airline now connects the country’s five major cities by flying between Harare and Victoria Falls, Harare and Bulawayo, Harare and Kariba, Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls and Kariba.
Flights to these resorts will be operated by a 30-seater Embraer EMB120 aircraft.
Company Chief Commercial Officer Vivian Ruwuya said Tuesday the air carrier was keen on offering something completely unique with the routes.
“Through our network of flights, Kariba and Hwange National Park are now connected to Johannesburg with scheduled flights through our tourism hub of Victoria Falls.
Fastjet spokesperson Nunurai Ndawana said the firm was delighted to expand its footprint along the Zambezi Basin through providing new opportunities to unlock the development of Kariba and Hwange National Park.
“These scheduled flights will be a catalyst for an increase in the arrival of tourists to these resorts.
“The joint launch of these flights demonstrates our commitment and contribution to the Zimbabwean economy,” Ndawana said.
Ruwuya added that customers on both business and leisure travel can now explore Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Kariba and beyond.
The newly launched destinations are known for their diverse landscapes and season-long sunshine and abundant wildlife.
Fastjet Zimbabwe has continued to demonstrate commitment to the growth of tourism and the sustainability of air services in the markets served by the transporter.
In March this year, the company moved to beef up their fleet through introduction of 30-seater planes as part of its strategy to expand flights across Zimbabwe’s prime tourist destinations.
