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Johannesburg – fastjet’s first flight between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe took to the skies on March 25 2016, marking an important milestone in the pan-African airline’s growth plans.
The flight was fastjet’s first international route from Victoria Falls and was launched in response to strong passenger and tour operator demand from within the South African market. fastjet has been engaging with South African tour operators to deliver inclusive packages to encourage more South African visitors to fly to Victoria Falls.
Services between OR Tambo International Airport and Victoria Falls International Airport now operate twice a week on Fridays and Sundays.
“The Zimbabwean government has invested a substantial US$150m in upgrading Victoria Falls International Airport, with the intention of it becoming a gateway to central and Southern Africa,” said Richard Bodin, fastjet’s CEO.
“We believe that affordable air travel is key to the continued growth of tourism between Zimbabwe and South Africa, with Victoria Falls being long established as a drawcard for tourists from Southern Africa, and elsewhere in the world.”
Research undertaken by fastjet showed that more than one third of its passengers were first time flyers.
This new route between Victoria Falls and Johannesburg follows closely on fastjet’s route launches between Harare and Victoria Falls, and Harare and Johannesburg.
