Fastjet to introduce Hwange, Kariba flight

Harare (New Ziana) -Low-cost airline, Fastjet has announced plans to add Kariba and Hwange National Park to its domestic routes starting in March next year.

The new flights will be from Harare and Victoria Falls to Kariba and Hwange National Park Airports.

In a statement, Fastjet Zimbabwe spokesperson Nunurai Ndawana said the planned additional routes to the airline’s domestic network are expected to offer connections for travellers from Harare and Victoria Falls to the country’s top domestic tourism destinations.

“We continue to demonstrate our commitment to the growth of tourism and the sustainability of air services in the markets we serve. The addition of these leisure destinations will greatly support our vision,” he said

“We intend to align our timings and to schedule our flights in such a way that we offer customers the flexibility and convenience of multiple frequencies per day” he said.

Fastjet Zimbabwe chief commercial officer Vivian Ruwuya said the airline would continue to explore ways to develop the domestic flight network.

“We are delighted to announce that our new flights to Hwange and Kariba from our tourism hub of Victoria Falls and our Harare base, will be supported with onward connections on Mack Air/South West Aviation into the Hwange National Park, the lodges of the Kariba eastern basin and the camps and operations in Mana Pools and the lower Zambezi.

“The introduction of flights to Kariba and Hwange now allows visitors in Victoria Falls to explore the wonder of Zimbabwe further by visiting both Hwange National Park and enjoy some time on Lake Kariba with its varied activities of game viewing, boating and fishing,” she said.

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