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03 Dec 2020 | fastjet resumes flights between Victoria Falls and Johannesburg
FROM: FASTJET PLC | CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
DATE: 03 DECEMBER 2020| HARARE, ZIMBABWE | 09:00
RE: FASTJET RESUMES FLIGHTS BETWEEN VICTORIA FALLS & JOHANNESBURG
HARARE, ZIMBABWE | Fastjet Zimbabwe is pleased to announce the resumption of flights between Victoria Falls, International Airport and Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport from today Thursday, 03 December 2020.
The flights will operate thrice weekly between the two cities, on a Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo International at 11:10 arriving in Victoria Falls at 12:50. The return flight will depart Victoria Falls at 13:20 arriving at 14:55 at OR Tambo International Airport. Flights will be operated on the company’s fifty-seater Embraer ERJ145 aircraft.
A fastjet spokesperson shared, “ We are pleased to introduce the convenience of a direct flight service between the two cities, a visit to Victoria Falls offers visitors to Zimbabwe the tranquil opportunity and escape into the wonders of nature which does not come much more spectacular than Victoria Falls”.
For the lowest fares on offer all of which include a generous free baggage allowance, to secure a new booking visit the airlines website or contact the call centre, all fares include taxes.
The airline's fares on offer are subject to availability and customers are encouraged to book early via www.fastjet.com or fastjet shops or the airline's Call Centre or your preferred travel agency. Terms and Conditions apply.
ABOUT FASTJET
Fastjet is a multi-award-winning African value airline that began flight operations in 2012. Its awards include Leading African Low-Cost Carrier World Travel Awards 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and Skytrax World Airline Awards Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa 2017 and 2019. Today, fastjet connects the three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare & Victoria Falls and Harare & Bulawayo. Internationally the airline offers flights from Harare, Bulawayo & Victoria Falls to Johannesburg in South Africa. Since commencing operations fastjet has flown over 3.5 million passengers and has established itself as a punctual, reliable, and affordable low-cost carrier, with value-added services inclusive of free baggage allowance(s), airport lounge access, dedicated check-in and more according to the new fare attributes introduced across their network.
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10 Nov 2020 | 5th CONSECUTIVE WIN AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
FROM: FASTJET LIMITED | CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
DATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2020 JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | 13:00
RE: FASTJET ZIMBABWE | 5th CONSECUTIVE WIN AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA| Fastjet does it again! For the fifth consecutive year, fastjet is awarded by the World Travel Awards the title of “Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline – 2020”.
The organisers announced the win at the 27th World Travel Awards - Africa Winners Day online event hosted on Monday, 09 November 2020.
The World Travel Awards, established in 1993, acknowledges and celebrates excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries, and is regarded as one of the most prestigious, comprehensive, and sought-after awards programme in the global travel and tourism industry.
To be voted for the fifth consecutive time as World Travel Award winner is an accolade which many strive for, and is testament to the fact that Fastjet, is consistently recognised and acknowledged by their loyal customers and travel partners.
Fastjet representative shared, "We are ecstatic with our latest win, and we extend our sincere gratitude to our customers, industry regulators, travel partners and staff for their support and encouragement. Having listened to and acted on feedback from our loyal customers, we have over the years, adapted our business model, evolving to our current business model, which whilst still retaining low-cost principles extends inclusive value-based fares and new travel opportunities. Our 5th consecutive award, in particular during this very challenging year, reaffirms our motivation to deliver outstanding services whilst introducing new travel norms with a firm commitment to combatting the spread of the virus, increasing traveller confidence, as we continue to promote existing and new business and leisure travel and tourism opportunities in the markets we serve.”
Graham Cooke, Founder, World Travel Awards, says: "Our winners represent the very best of Africa's travel and tourism sector and my congratulations to each of them. They have all demonstrated remarkable resilience in a year of unprecedented challenges."
As the airline celebrates their successive achievement, it recognises the success, and extends best wishes and heartfelt congratulations to its fellow category participants and the winners across all categories, applauding Ethiopian Airlines, who today received the coveted award for ‘Africa’s Leading Airline’ for the second consecutive year.
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ABOUT FASTJET
Fastjet is a multi-award-winning African value airline that began flight operations in 2012. Its awards include Leading African Low-Cost Carrier World Travel Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and Skytrax World Airline Awards Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa 2017 and 2019. Today, fastjet connects the three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare & Victoria Falls and Harare & Bulawayo. Internationally the airline offers flights from Harare & Bulawayo to Johannesburg in South Africa. Since commencing operations fastjet has flown over 3.5 million passengers and has established itself as a punctual, reliable, and affordable low-cost carrier, with value-added services inclusive of free baggage allowance(s), airport lounge access, dedicated check-in and more according to the new fare attributes introduced across their network.
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20 Oct 2020 | FASTJET ZIMBABWE REINTRODUCES FLIGHTS BETWEEN VICTORIA FALLS AND JOHANNESBURG
FROM: FASTJET LIMITED | CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
DATE: 20 OCTOBER 2020 JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | 09:00
RE: FASTJET ZIMBABWE | REINTRODUCES FLIGHTS BETWEEN VICTORIA FALLS AND JOHANNESBURG
HARARE, ZIMBABWE | Fastjet Zimbabwe is pleased to announce the reintroduction of flights between Victoria Falls, International Airport and Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport from Thursday, 03 December 2020.
The new flight schedule will operate three times per week between the two cities, on a Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo International at 11:10 arriving in Victoria Falls at 12:50. The return flight will depart Victoria Falls at 13:20 arriving at 14:55 at OR Tambo International Airport. Flights will be operated on the company’s fifty seater Embraer ERJ145 aircraft.
Ed Berry, Accountable Manager for fastjet Zimbabwe stated, "We are pleased to be starting this route and to be working closely with Zimbabwe Tourism authorities, travel service providers and the local communities in contributing to build a post COVID-19 strong and resilient tourism sector for Victoria Falls”.
The flight schedule for this route will be on sale from 20 October 2020 with flexible one-way fares on offer from as low as ZAR 1793 or USD 110 per person including all taxes and free baggage allowance which includes a generous checked baggage allowance of 23kg per piece plus one (1) piece of cabin baggage.
The airline's fares on offer are subject to availability, so customers are encouraged to book early via www.fastjet.com or a fastjet shops or the airline's Call Centre. Terms and Conditions apply.
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ABOUT FASTJET
Fastjet is a multi-award-winning African value airline that began flight operations in 2012. Its awards include Leading African Low-Cost Carrier World Travel Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and Skytrax World Airline Awards Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa 2017 and 2019. Today, fastjet connects the three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare & Victoria Falls and Harare & Bulawayo. Internationally the airline offers flights from Harare & Bulawayo to Johannesburg in South Africa. Since commencing operations fastjet has flown over 3.5 million passengers and has established itself as a punctual, reliable, and affordable low-cost carrier, with value-added services inclusive of free baggage allowance(s), airport lounge access, dedicated check-in and more according to the new fare attributes introduced across their network.
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07 OCT 2020 | FASTJET ZIMBABWE TO RESUME BULAWAYO TO JOHANNESBURG ROUTE 14 OCT 2020
FROM: FASTJET LIMITED | CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
DATE: 07 OCTOBER 2020 | JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | 09:00
RE: FASTJET ZIMBABWE RESUMES BULAWAYO TO JOHANNESBURG ROUTE
HARARE, ZIMBABWE | Fastjet Zimbabwe is pleased to announce that flights between Bulawayo, Joshua Nkomo International Airport and Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport will recommence ahead of the planned schedule, as from Wednesday 14 October 2020.
The revised flight schedule will operate three times per week between the two cities, on a Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo International at 16:15 arriving at Bulawayo at 17:35. The return flight will depart Bulawayo at 18:10 arriving at 19:30 at OR Tambo International Airport.
An airline spokesperson stated, "We are pleased to be resuming flights on this route, and we are looking forward to welcoming our customers on board with one-way offers from as low as USD100.00 per person including all taxes and free baggage allowance".
The promotional fare offer is available for sale via the airline's website www.fastjet.com, the Call Centre and fastjet shops which now includes their new Bulawayo office located at Fazak Home & Hyper, 4 Yellowood Lane, Woodlands, Bulawayo.
The airline's promotional fares on offer are subject to availability, so customers are encouraged to book early. Terms and conditions apply.
ABOUT FASTJET
Fastjet is a multi-award-winning African value airline that began flight operations in 2012. Its awards include Leading African Low-Cost Carrier World Travel Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and Skytrax World Airline Awards Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa 2017 and 2019. Today, fastjet connects the three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare & Victoria Falls and Harare & Bulawayo. Internationally the airline offers flights from Harare & Bulawayo to Johannesburg in South Africa. Since commencing operations fastjet has flown over 3.5 million passengers and has established itself as a punctual, reliable, and affordable low-cost carrier, with value-added services inclusive of free baggage allowance(s), airport lounge access, dedicated check-in and more according to the new fare attributes introduced across their network.
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21 SEP 2020 | fastjet Zimbabwe flights resume
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DATE: 21 SEPTEMBER 2020 | JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | 09:00
RE: FASTJET ZIMBABWE FLIGHTS RESUME
FASTJET ZIMBABWE DOMESTIC FLIGHTS RESUME WITH VALUE FARES
Fastjet Zimbabwe is pleased to confirm domestic flights between Harare and Bulawayo resumed today, 21 September 2020 and are set to operate every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Flights between Harare and Victoria Falls will recommence Thursday, 01 October operating every Thursday and Sunday. These routes are currently on promotion with fares starting at only USD100 one way including taxes and free baggage allowance.
As customers today stepped onboard, they were each presented with a complimentary Wellbeing Care Travel pack, containing a face mask, hand sanitiser gel and sanitising wipes. This will now become a standard product offering on all domestic and international flights as part of the airline’s Fly With Confidence initiative. Along with their Flexible Booking Change policy that allows unlimited changes without fees or fare differences, fastjet has positioned itself as a leading customer-centric Zimbabwean air services provider.
International flights between Harare and Johannesburg are scheduled to recommence from Thursday, 01 October 2020, with daily flights and fares starting from as low as USD115 one way including taxes and free baggage allowance.
All promotional fares are subject to availability, and terms and conditions apply.
All operational and new service norms, are explained on the airlines website, in their new “Fly with Confidence“ page.
ABOUT FASTJET
Fastjet is a multi-award-winning African value airline that began flight operations in 2012. Its awards include Leading African Low-Cost Carrier World Travel Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and Skytrax World Airline Awards Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa 2017 and 2019. Today, fastjet connects the three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare & Victoria Falls and Harare & Bulawayo. Internationally the airline offers flights from Harare & Bulawayo to Johannesburg in South Africa. Since commencing operations fastjet has flown over 3.5 million passengers and has established itself as a punctual, reliable, and affordable low-cost carrier, with value-added services inclusive of free baggage allowance(s), airport lounge access, dedicated check-in and more according to the new fare attributes introduced across their network.
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19 SEP 2020 | Lets Go Flying Value Fares
FROM: FASTJET PLC | CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
DATE: 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 | JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | 09:00
RE: FASTJET ZIMBABWE LETS GO FLYING VALUE FARES
FASTJET ZIMBABWE “LET’S GO FLYING“ WITH VALUE FARES
With new travel norms and customer expectations at the forefront of its business objectives fastjet Zimbabwe has today announced the launch of a Promotional Fares campaign across their domestic route network, as they set to welcome back local travellers as from Monday 21 September 2020.
With a renewed domestic network plan, the airline will recommence local flights, between Harare and Bulawayo, from 21 September, and between Harare and Victoria Falls from 01 October, with introductory promotional web fares, starting at $100 US Dollars one way, including taxes and free baggage allowances.
The airline considers this latest promotion as part of their ongoing commitment in support of Zimbabwe’s Post COVID19 tourism recovery strategy, and the initiatives of the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism & Hospitality Industry and Zimbabwe Tourism Authority.
In announcing their latest promotion under the “Let’s Go” theme, a fastjet official stated that “We expect that until we become familiar with the new travel norms, flying is likely to be slightly different. We, therefore, shall maintain our focus on adding value and peace of mind for customers, helping restore connectivity amongst our communities, contribute to the economic recovery of the country and of course, lift people’s spirits through the power of travel.
The safety and wellbeing of customers and employees remains of utmost priority for the airline. With one of the business recovery goals focusing on supporting the combating of COVID-19, the airline has introduced additional operational and service norms, all of which are explained to travellers on their new "Fly with Confidence" website page. In line with the latest announcements, new travel requirements apply, and customers are encouraged to check the website to help them prepare for their flight and comply with all destination-specific entry criteria.
As Fastjet customers step back onto their flights and embrace a new experience, they can look forward to receiving a Wellbeing Care pack with a friendly fastjet welcome from the airline’s crew. The care pack will offer travellers a mask, sanitiser wipe and travel-size hand sanitiser gel for their personal use.
Along with their Flexible Change policy that allows unlimited changes without fees or fare differences, the airline positions itself as a proud and leading customer-centric Zimbabwean service provider.
The Fastjet Call Centre and Travel Shops have recommenced operations, and for more details on the operational hours visit the airline’s website. Promotional fares apply for flights until 31 October, and are available online, subject to availability. Customers are encouraged to book early with the peace of mind that the Flexible Change Policy applies to new bookings until 15 March 2021.
ABOUT FASTJET
Fastjet is a multi-award-winning African value airline that began flight operations in 2012. Its awards include Leading African Low-Cost Carrier World Travel Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and Skytrax World Airline Awards Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa 2017 and 2019. Today, fastjet connects the three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare & Victoria Falls and Harare & Bulawayo. Internationally the airline offers flights from Harare & Bulawayo to Johannesburg in South Africa. Since commencing operations fastjet has flown over 3.5 million passengers and has established itself as a punctual, reliable, and affordable low-cost carrier, with value-added services inclusive of free baggage allowance(s), airport lounge access, dedicated check-in and more according to the new fare attributes introduced across their network.
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11 SEP 2020 | fastjet Zimbabwe resumes flights 21 September 2020
FROM: FASTJET | CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
DATE: 11 SEPTEMBER 2020 | JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | 13:00
RE: FASTJET ZIMBABWE RESUMES FLIGHTS 21 SEPTEMBER 2020
HARARE, ZIMBABWE | FASTJET ZIMBABWE has today confirmed that their domestic flights will commence effective Monday 21st September 2020.
Flights between Harare and Bulawayo will operate every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, starting on the 21st September 2020.
Flights between Harare and Victoria Falls will operate every Thursday and Sunday, starting on 01st October 2020.
Flights are now available for sale via the website, www.fastjet.com. Travel shops will reopen as from Monday 14th September. The Call Centre will reopen as from Wednesday 16th September. Customers are reminded that they may enquire via our WhatsApp and Messenger chat platforms (Monday to Friday 0900 to 1700).
International flights between Zimbabwe and South Africa are planned to start as from the 01st October 2020 subject to lifting of travel restrictions by the South African authorities.
On resuming services, the airline will be operating its flights on a reduced frequency, and will be reviewing their programme in line with customer demand.
For further details visit www.fastjet.com.
ABOUT FASTJET
Fastjet is a multi-award-winning African value airline that began flight operations in 2012. Its awards include, Leading African Low-Cost Carrier World Travel Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and Skytrax World Airline Awards Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa 2017 and 2019. Today, fastjet connects the three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare & Victoria Falls and Harare & Bulawayo. Internationally the airline offers flights from Harare & Bulawayo to Johannesburg in South Africa. Since commencing operations fastjet has flown over 3.5 million passengers and has established itself as a punctual, reliable, and affordable low-cost carrier, with value added services inclusive of free baggage allowance(s), airport lounge access, dedicated check-in and more according to the new fare attributes introduced across their network.
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09 SEP 2020 | fastjet Zimbabwe preparation to resume flight operations
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DATE: 09 SEPTEMBER 2020 | JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | 13:00
RE: FASTJET ZIMBABWE PREPARATION TO RESUME FLIGHT OPERATIONS
HARARE, ZIMBABWE | FASTJET ZIMBABWE is delighted with the latest news released by the Government of Zimbabwe on 08 September 2020 announcing the official resumption of domestic and international air transportation, approved with prescribed travel safety conditions.
A fastjet official stated, “ Today we initiated robust discussions and are actively engaged with key stakeholders as we finalise plans for the recommencement of domestic flights between Harare & Bulawayo and Harare & Victoria Falls, following yesterday’s announcement by the Ministry of Information, Publicity & Broadcasting”.
Whilst the airline positively deliberates on the next steps in announcing dates and a revised domestic network flying programme, they have expressed their gratitude to the respective Ministries, Authorities and Agencies for their continued efforts in preparing the travel industry to a return to operations.
Last week the airline’s “Flexible Booking Change Policy” was extended until March 2021, and as details on the resumption of flights are firmed fastjet will be sharing with its customers additional incentives that will form part of the “Travel with Confidence” initiave, which focuses on the customer’s experience, safety, wellbeing and sustainable operations across the airline’s network.
This is an encouraging demonstration of the airline’s commitment and support to both the wellbeing of its customers and the facilitation of local travel in Zimbabwe, in line with the domestic tourism campaign and initiative launched in July 2020.
Details on the Flexible Booking Policy and other incentives can be viewed on the airline’s website www.fastjet.com.
During the period of restricted international air travel, fastjet Zimbabwe shall continue to operate repatriation flights between Harare, Zimbabwe and Johannesburg, South Africa in accordance with the regulatory guidelines of the respective Government Agencies. Customers interested in finding out more about repatriation flights may contact the airline via email to [email protected], or through one of their online chat channels.
Fastjet extends it sincere appreciation and gratitude to their Customers, Government Agencies, Tourism Bodies, Trade Partners and Suppliers for the support and reassurance extended to the airline during the lockdown period and with their plans to resume flights and services for everyone with the safety of customers and staff directing their preparations to resuming their full network and services.
The planned domestic recommencement date and flying programme will be shared in the course of this week on the airline's website and social media pages.
ABOUT FASTJET
Fastjet is a multi-award-winning African value airline that began flight operations in 2012. Its awards include, Leading African Low-Cost Carrier World Travel Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and Skytrax World Airline Awards Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa 2017 and 2019. Today, fastjet connects the three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare & Victoria Falls and Harare & Bulawayo. Internationally the airline offers flights from Harare & Bulawayo to Johannesburg in South Africa. Since commencing operations fastjet has flown over 3.5 million passengers and has established itself as a punctual, reliable, and affordable low-cost carrier, with value added services inclusive of free baggage allowance(s), airport lounge access, dedicated check-in and more according to the new fare attributes introduced across their network.
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24 AUG 2020 | fastjet Zimbabwe Flexible Booking Change policy extended
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DATE: 24 AUGUST 2020 | JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | 13:00
RE: FASTJET ZIMBABWE FLEXIBLE BOOKING CHANGE POLICY EXTENDED
HARARE, ZIMBABWE | FASTJET ZIMBABWE reaffirms its commitment to all customers by extending their Flexible Booking policy into 2021. With the ongoing travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, fastjet has extended their Flexible Booking Change policy until the 15th of March 2021, offering customers the added confidence when choosing to fly on any route across the airline’s network.
A fastjet official stated, “We understand that as traveller confidence recovers, some customers may not be ready to decide upon their next trip, or may be holding bookings they have not been able to realise yet due to the existing restrictions. In support of our customers, we have extended the flexible booking policy to both existing and new bookings, for travel up to and including the 15 March 2021”.
Fastjet customers holding unused bookings or those who would like to book for a future travel date, up to and including the 15 March 2021 are eligible to take advantage of unlimited changes with no fees to pay, and no fare differences applied.
The Flexible Booking Change policy is essential to the “Travel With Confidence” incentive recently introduced in support of operations on the airline’s domestic and international network once air travel is permitted to resume as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a demonstration of Fastjet’s commitment to adding flexibility and choice in support of a return to air travel.
Whilst fastjet awaits the lifting of all air travel restrictions across its network and subsequent resumption of all flights and services, additional value based incentives will be introduced to the “Travel with Confidence” incentive. This is an encouraging demonstration of the airline’s commitment and support to both the wellbeing of its customers and the facilitation of local travel in Zimbabwe, in line with the domestic tourism campaign and initiative launched in July 2020.
During the period of restricted air travel, Fastjet Zimbabwe continues to operate repatriation flights between Harare, Zimbabwe and Johannesburg, South Africa in accordance with the regulatory guidelines of the respective Government Agencies.
ABOUT FASTJET
Fastjet is a multi-award-winning African value airline that began flight operations in 2012. Its awards include, Leading African Low-Cost Carrier World Travel Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and Skytrax World Airline Awards Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa 2017 and 2019. Today, fastjet connects the three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare & Victoria Falls and Harare & Bulawayo. Internationally the airline offers flights from Harare & Bulawayo to Johannesburg in South Africa. Since commencing operations fastjet has flown over 3.5 million passengers and has established itself as a punctual, reliable, and affordable low-cost carrier, with value added services inclusive of free baggage allowance(s), airport lounge access, dedicated check-in and more according to the new fare attributes introduced across their network.
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09 JUN 2020 | fastjet commits to local tourism mandate
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DATE: 09 JUNE 2020 | JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | 13:00
RE: FASTJET COMMITS TO ZIMBABWE LOCAL TOURISM MANDATE
HARARE, ZIMBABWE | FASTJET ANNOUNCES THEIR SUPPORT TO DOMESTIC TOURISM TAKING CENTRE STAGE and reaffirms their commitment to Zimbabwe’s Post COVID19 tourism recovery strategy, as presented by the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism & Hospitality Industry and Zimbabwe Tourism Authority.
New travel and destination features are being added to the fastjet website and will continue to feature on their social media platforms now under the banner of “Zimbabwe A World of Wonders”.
As we come to terms with the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact on our communities and fellow travel and tourism partners, fastjet is committed to promoting domestic travel for everyone, reconnecting the people of Zimbabwe with the best local destinations.
Standing behind their commitment, fastjet has extended their flexible booking policy for all passengers until the end of September, with unlimited changes and no fees or fare differences to be charged for travellers heading off on overdue visits to see loved ones and friends, business trips or some well-deserved leisure break. The offer is also available for all new bookings and travel in the same period. So, planning has just been made easier for everyone by fastjet. With this policy, the airline has removed any potential additional travel expenses, particularly during the current period of an unprecedented change to our lifestyles, families, industries in Zimbabwe and our beloved Africa.
As part of the strategy, fastjet Group representatives for Brand & Marketing have stated “We are encouraged by the Minister’s recommendation for collaboration and new partnership opportunities. As fastjet we are actively pledging our support to the Zimbabwean Tourism Authority to collaborate in initiating local travel post the pandemic restrictions, promoting the best of Zimbabwe, as locals start to think about their future travel and vacations. We too want the best for Zimbabwe.”
Fastjet representatives, further stated, “Our flexible booking change offer is an unheard-of practice for a value-driven airline group like ours. However, during these unprecedented times, new norms will need to be realised. Our customers are central to all new developments and practices as together with our industry partners we work towards sustaining air travel and building traveller confidence.
Fastjet believes the tourism industry, together with the arts, culture and heritage sectors, are key to the economy of Zimbabwe. Fastjet will be seeking collaboration between key players in supporting the growth of internal tourism;as the new way forward to set the path that will unlock a better and bigger tourism industry for Zimbabwe, as a long term strategy.
Fastjet Zimbabwe will fly again and is currently implementing measures in its readiness to commence flight operations in accordance with new guidance issued by the relevant authorities. Whilst expansion plans which had been programmed for 2020 for travel beyond the borders of Zimbabwe have been deferred, fastjet continues to explore the demand for new routes, as Zimbabwe and our fellow African communities rebuild and unite for the Africa we want to share; rich in culture, creativity and hospitality.
Get ready to select your local destination as the airline prepares to resume with everyone’s safety at heart.
ABOUT FASTJET
Fastjet is a multi-award-winning African value airline that began flight operations in 2012. Its awards include, Leading African Low-Cost Carrier World Travel Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and Skytrax World Airline Awards Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa 2017 and 2019. Today, fastjet connects the three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare & Victoria Falls and Harare & Bulawayo. Internationally the airline offers flights from Harare & Bulawayo to Johannesburg in South Africa. Since commencing operations fastjet has flown over 3.5 million passengers and has established itself as a punctual, reliable, and affordable low-cost carrier, with value added services inclusive of free baggage allowance(s), airport lounge access, dedicated check-in and more according to the new fare attributes introduced across their network.
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28 MAY 2020 | fastjet mission specific repatriation charter
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DATE: 28 MAY 2020 | JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | 17:00
RE: FASTJET MISSION SPECIFIC REPATRIATION CHARTER
HARARE, ZIMBABWE |Fastjet Zimbabwe today announced, the airline’s submission to operate a mission specific charter flight in support of the repatriation needs of both Zimbabwean and South African Nationals, for travel between Harare & Johannesburg and vice versa, on Friday 29 May 2020 has met with final approvals from the relevant authorities in Zimbabwe and South Africa.
This first repatriation flight arrangement is wholly intended for Nationals and permanent residents of both countries presently stranded who are returning home. This arrangement is a demonstration of the excellent cooperation and relations between the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Republic of South Africa.
The airline acknowledges and expresses gratitude to the respective ministries and delegations’, the Aviation Authorities of Zimbabwe and South Africa, and staff of both countries for the collaboration and unwavering support demonstrated and provided to the airline.
Fastjet Zimbabwe Accountable Manager, Mr. Ed Berry, stated, “All repatriation flight arrangements are in full compliance with the lockdown regulations for Zimbabwe and South Africa and are coordinated with the relevant authorities and our service partners with full adherence to the prescribed industry and regulator safety standards introduced for COVID19. Over the last few weeks, we have had many customers reach out to us asking for our assistance in helping them return home, and we are pleased that this is now becoming a reality”.
The flights scheduled to operate this Friday, 29 May are fully subscribed to, however, fastjet Zimbabwe is continuing discussions with the relevant regulators and authorities for additional repatriation flight arrangements between Zimbabwe & South Africa and vice versa for the week commencing 07 June 2020. Pending the required approvals, customers may register their interest for these flights by submitting an email to [email protected].
In the meantime, the airline’s scheduled network operation remains highly dependent on the lockdown travel restrictions and opening of borders in this context. The fastjet team remains mobilised to welcome all customers onboard its aircraft as soon as possible and in complete safety and reiterates its commitment to assist as many stranded Zimbabwean and South African travellers.
ABOUT FASTJET
Fastjet is a multi-award-winning African value airline that began flight operations in 2012. Its awards include, Leading African Low-Cost Carrier World Travel Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and Skytrax World Airline Awards Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa 2017 and 2019. Today, fastjet connects the three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare & Victoria Falls, Harare & Bulawayo and Bulawayo & Victoria Falls. Internationally the airline offers flights from Harare & Bulawayo to Johannesburg. Since commencing operations fastjet has flown over 3.5 million passengers and has established itself as a punctual, reliable, and affordable low-cost carrier, with value-added services inclusive of free baggage allowance(s), airport lounge access, dedicated check-in and more according to the new fare attributes introduced across their network.
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02 MAR 2020 | fastjet customer appreciation month
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DATE: 02 MARCH 2020 | JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | 13:00
RE: FASTJET CUSTOMER APPRECIATION MONTH
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | Fastjet extends its appreciation to all customers by designating the month of March as their “Customer Appreciation Month”.
In launching this initiative, fastjet today announced that their first of many planned activities for this month starts with an appreciation for loyalty. The group has prescribed a set threshold for acknowledging loyalty amongst all customers, with giveback free flight awards to be presented to qualifying customers as a mark of appreciation. Those customers who have flown on more than twenty flights between 01 July 2019 and 31 December 2019 will be rewarded with two free flights. Qualifying customers will be personally engaged during the upcoming days and presented with free flight awards for their use during 2020.
With a pre-launch initiative already started, fastjet ValueFlyer travellers can benefit from two pieces of free checked baggage allowance for travel on the International Routes, between Harare and Johannesburg and between Bulawayo and Johannesburg in the month of March.
Fastjet is serious about building long-term relationships and encourages passenger insight as the group rolls out customer surveys for all passengers throughout the month.
“With more on offer, including the customer service teams hard at work on their demonstration of their monthly theme of “Awesome Service”, fastjet for everyone looks forward to demonstrating their appreciation to customers with various activities and surprises planned for the month” says fastjet Corporate Communication representative.
Customers can anticipate more excitement, and are encouraged to follow fastjet on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to find out more on the brand and service appreciation activities for the month.
ABOUT FASTJET
fastjet is a multi-award-winning African value airline that began flight operations in 2012. Its awards include, Leading African Low-Cost Carrier World Travel Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and Skytrax World Airline Awards Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa 2017. Today, fastjet connects the three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare & Victoria Falls, Harare & Bulawayo and Bulawayo & Victoria Falls. Internationally the airline offers flights from Harare & Bulawayo to Johannesburg and Victoria Falls to Kruger Mpumalanga in South Africa. Since commencing operations fastjet has flown over 3.5 million passengers and has established itself as a punctual, reliable, and affordable low-cost carrier, with value added services inclusive of free baggage allowance(s), airport lounge access, dedicated check-in and more according to the new fare attributes introduced across their network.
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
FASTJET PLC
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24 FEB 2020 | ValueFlyer baggage allowance increase
FROM: FASTJET PLC | CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2020 | JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | 12:00
RE: PROMOTION | VALUEFLYER BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE INCREASE
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | fastjet announces today their latest Baggage Allowance promotion for ValueFlyer customers, travelling on their international flights between Harare & Johannesburg and between Bulawayo & Johannesburg.
Recognising customer loyalty and appreciation, this promotion kicks-off fastjet’s planned initiatives and activities for the month of March, which has been designated as their “Customer Appreciation Month” for 2020.
Effective today, all ValueFlyer bookings secured for travel during the period 25 February to 31 March on the airline’s international routes(only) will include two pieces of Checked Baggage allowance, each weighing up to 23kg, versus the standard one piece of Checked Baggage allowance, with no additional fee charged. The second free bag/item will be in addition to the free cabin bag allowance and personal item that each customer may carry on a fastjet flight.
The free Checked Baggage allowance also offers customers an exclusive opportunity to interchange a bag for sporting equipment or a musical instrument.
Fastjet is set to introduce several exciting initiatives during the month of March, as part of their commitment to customer loyalty. Follow fastjet on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and be the first in line to benefit with fastjet during the “Customer Appreciation Month” with more great offers and incentives to take advantage off.
For more information on fastjet’s Baggage Allowance and related information visit www.fastjet.com
ABOUT FASTJET
fastjet is a multi-award-winning African value airline that began flight operations in 2012. Its awards include, Leading African Low-Cost Carrier World Travel Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and Skytrax World Airline Awards Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa 2017. Today, fastjet connects the three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare & Victoria Falls, Harare & Bulawayo and Bulawayo & Victoria Falls. Internationally the airline offers flights from Harare & Bulawayo to Johannesburg and Victoria Falls to Kruger Mpumalanga in South Africa. Since commencing operations fastjet has flown over 3.5 million passengers and has established itself as a punctual, reliable, and affordable low-cost carrier, with value added services inclusive of free baggage allowance(s), airport lounge access, dedicated check-in and more according to the new fare attributes introduced across their network.
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
FASTJET PLC
[email protected]
29 JAN 2020 | fastjet Zimbabwe announces new routes
FROM: FASTJET ZIMBABWE | CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
DATE: 29 JANUARY 2020 | HARARE, ZIMBABWE | 13:00
RE: FASTJET ZIMBABWE ANNOUNCES NEW ROUTES
Harare, Zimbabwe: Fastjet Zimbabwe introduces two new direct routes to its expanding network.
The airline’s network will now include a new international schedule from Victoria Falls to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), Nelspruit, South Africa and a return direct domestic flight from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls.
Effective Monday 06 July 2020, the new route schedules, will increase the total weekly flights operated by the airline to 138 flights across the network.
The Victoria Falls to Kruger Mpumalanga flights are available for sale from Wednesday, 29 January 2020. The Bulawayo to Victoria Falls flights will be available for sale from Monday, 03 February 2020.
FLIGHT SCHEDULES
INTERNATIONAL
Victoria Falls to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport – KMIA (Nelspruit), return
- FN 8801 Victoria Falls (VFA) to Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) depart 11:20 & arrive 13:05
- FN 8802 Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) to Victoria Falls (VFA) depart 13:35 & arrive 15:15
- The total flying time for this route is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Day of week schedule, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (only)
DOMESTIC
Bulawayo to Victoria Falls, return
- FN 8671 Bulawayo (BUQ) to Victoria Falls (VFA) depart 11:05 & arrive 12:05
- FN 8672 Victoria Falls (VFA) to Bulawayo (BUQ) depart 15:50 & arrive 16:50
- The total flying time for this route is 1 hour (60minutes).
- Day of week schedule, Monday, Wednesday and Friday (only)
Note: All times are recorded as local (GMT+02)
The new routes will complement the airlines convenient daily return services from Harare & Bulawayo to Johannesburg and Harare to Bulawayo & Victoria Falls, connecting local and international travellers on days suitable for both business and leisure travellers.
The Airlines CEO, Mr. Joao Sousa, stated “We are committed to connecting communities, especially those in search of travel adventures and experiences. The new Victoria Falls to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport schedule will leave travellers in awe of one scenic splendour to another. With our new routes we are delighted to be supporting tourism, an important sector of the Zimbabwean economy, and to be giving our industry partners in South Africa and Zimbabwe more choices”.
ABOUT FASTJET
fastjet is a multi-award-winning African value airline that began flight operations in 2012. Its awards include, Leading African Low-Cost Carrier World Travel Awards 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and Skytrax World Airline Awards Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa 2017. Today, fastjet connects the three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare & Victoria Falls, Harare & Bulawayo and Bulawayo & Victoria Falls. Internationally the airline offers flights from Harare & Bulawayo to Johannesburg and Victoria Falls to Kruger Mpumalanga in South Africa. Since commencing operations fastjet has flown over 3.5 million passengers and has established itself as a punctual, reliable, and affordable low-cost carrier, with value added services inclusive of free baggage allowance(s), airport lounge access, dedicated check-in and more according to the new fare attributes introduced across their network.
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
FASTJET PLC
[email protected]
