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Privately owned FastJet operates the first service between Harare and Lusaka, Zambia. The first flight was run on Wednesday.
FastJet connects the two capitals with three weekly services. Flights between Harare and Lusaka will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The airline serves the route with Embraer E145 aircraft, which accommodates 50 passengers.
FastJet's Zambia Route
The introduction of FastJet flights between Harare and Lusaka is a key development in the region. It has enabled business growth and created opportunities to promote tourism, trade and foreign direct investment in both Zambia and Zimbabwe, the company said.
“Aviation is a catalyst for economic development. The Harare-Lusaka route is no different either. It unlocks new opportunities for investment, trade and cooperation, and strengthens tourism and connections between the two countries taking into account cultural synergies,” Donahue Cortes, business CEO and country head of Fastjet Zimbabwe, said in a press release.
Zambia is a third country provided by FastJet's route network. The carrier operates scheduled services within Zimbabwe.
FastJet offers services between Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. They also fly from these cities to Johannesburg, South Africa. Additionally, the airline also operates flights between Victoria Falls and Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Lorne is a South Africa-based aviation journalist. He was fascinated and fascinated by flying from the day he received his first airline flight. With his passion for aviation in his blood, he flew to every corner of the globe. Lone travels extensively and lives in various countries. Based on his passion for travel and aviation, Lorne enjoys writing about airlines, routes, networks and new developments.
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