Johannesburg - Fly Blue Crane has received approval from South African and Namibian authorities to launch its first regional service between Cape Town and Windhoek.
The airline, which took to the skies from its Johannesburg hub in September 2015, will launch its inaugural return flights between the two cities on May 13 and 15 respectively.
Fly Blue Crane chief commercial officer Theunis Potgieter said the addition of the new route was in line with the airline's regional ambitions that were articulated at the time of its launch last year. He said more Southern African destinations will be considered as the airline grows.
“We are delighted to have got the green light to service this new route. Our flights will complement services that are currently being offered between the two cities by existing players in the market," said Potgieter.
“The time was right for us to introduce this route in the light of the growing tourism and business ties between the two countries, as well as the fact that many people travelling to the region want to combine South Africa and Namibia."
Fly Blue Crane launched its inaugural flights from OR Tambo International Airport on September 1 last year. It offers cargo services on all its flights to Kimberley and Bloemfontein, as well as between Kimberley and Cape Town, and between Bloemfontein and Cape Town.