Friday 30 August 2013

FastJet launches Dar to Mbeya flights

       

 
By  The Citizen Reporter  (email the author)

Posted  Thursday, August 29   2013 at  22:41
In Summary
We have been inundated with requests from passengers for FastJet to operate a service on this route, and are extremely pleased to be launching ticket sales today.


Dar es Salaam. FastJet has introduced a new route as it seeks to boost its presence and get an increased markets share in Tanzania’s air transport. The company is currently selling tickets for its new Dar es Salaam-Mbeya route.
“Flights to the Songwe Airport in Mbeya on FastJet’s signature Airbus A319 aircraft will commence on 1 November 2013 and initially operate three times a week,” the firm’s statement, a copy of which was sent to The Citizen, said yesterday.
The firm anticipates that demand for its services on the new route will expand rapidly and the company will increase frequencies.
The newly-developed Songwe Airport serves not only the city of Mbeya, but also the densely populated cross-border regions of northern Zambia and Malawi.
According to firm’s chief executive officer Ed Winter, the decision is a response to requests from passengers.
“We have been inundated with requests from passengers for FastJet to operate a service on this route, and are extremely pleased to be launching ticket sales today,” he said.
Regeneration of its infrastructure at Songwe airport is slated to be completed in October.
FastJet will then commence its flights to the destination.
Firm’s chief commercial officer Richard Bodin said the launch of Mbeya flights demonstrates that the company is committed to delivering on its promise to reach the country’s airports.
Fares can be obtained at as low as $20 (Sh32,000) excluding fees and taxes.
This comes as the airline is about to launch its first international route – slated for September 27, between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg.

source : the citizen