FastJet, the trusted low-cost African carrier (LCC) has operated its first flight to Lusaka from Tanzania marking the launch of airline’s second international route in Africa. The return service from Dar es Salaam’s Julius Nyerere International Airport to Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport was launched on 1st February and was initially operated twice a week. Now it is expected to increase the frequency in line due to high consumer demand.
According to Fastjet interim chairman and CEO Ed Winter, the LCC has been able to expand its international network by working closely with the governments of Tanzania and Zambia, who understand and value the positive impact of low-cost air travel on the lives of their citizen and the general economy. Flights to Lusaka from Dar es Salaam’s expected to boost growing trade relationship between the neighboring countries and will lead to more affordable fares and greater coast efficiencies for passengers, businesses and governments.
According to Fastjet interim chairman and CEO Ed Winter, the LCC has been able to expand its international network by working closely with the governments of Tanzania and Zambia, who understand and value the positive impact of low-cost air travel on the lives of their citizen and the general economy. Flights to Lusaka from Dar es Salaam’s expected to boost growing trade relationship between the neighboring countries and will lead to more affordable fares and greater coast efficiencies for passengers, businesses and governments.
