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Fastjet Zimbabwe to Introduce Lusaka Service

The airline is expanding its network.

Fastjet aircraft (Photo: Fastjet)

Zimbabwe’s Fastjet will launch scheduled services between Harare and Lusaka, Zambia.

The introduction of this service is set to boost regional connectivity since it is Fastjet’s first route into Zambia.

This service connecting the two capitals will commence on Wednesday, April 9. The airline will serve the route three times a week, with an Embraer aircraft.

“Zimbabwe and Zambia have a symbiotic relationship that cuts across multiple sectors. The introduction of this route attests to our commitment and contribution to further economic and social development of the Zim-Zam region. For ten years fastjet Zimbabwe has been a proud part of the Zimbabwean community and we are delighted to expand our commitment to Lusaka,” Fastjet Zimbabwe spokesperson Nunurai Ndawana said, per a press release.

The introduction of this service is significant since it is Fastjet’s first Zambian route. The airline currently operates flights within Zimbabwe and between Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Fastjet will operate the route with a 50-seater Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft.

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    Lorne is a South Africa-based aviation journalist. He was captivated and fascinated by flying from the day he took his first airline flight. With a passion for aviation in his blood, he has flown to destinations in all corners of the globe. Lorne has traveled extensively and lived in various countries. Drawing on his travels and passion for aviation, Lorne enjoys writing about airlines, routes, networks, and new developments.

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