Zim welcomes 2 more airlines on Harare-Vic Falls r...

Zim welcomes 2 more airlines on Harare-Vic Falls route

Zim Now Writer

The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe welcomes two more airlines after granting them Foreign Operator Permits to fly from and to Harare and Victoria Falls.

The two South African airlines, FlySafair and Cemair authorise the respective airlines, to operate passenger and cargo flights to and from Harare and Victoria Falls.

CAAZ director, Dr Elijah Chingosho said that the granting of FOPs to these airlines would bring significant benefits to passengers, including cost savings, improved connectivity, increased flight frequencies, and enhanced convenience and time efficiency.

“As the aviation regulator, we are fully committed to the growth of the aviation industry, positioning our economy for more trade, investment and tourism.

“Granting of FOPs to these airlines will provide substantial benefits to the passenger such as fare savings, increased connectivity, more frequencies resulting in greater convenience and time savings.

“The exact details regarding the commencement date and flight frequencies will be disclosed by the airlines in due course,” he said.

This development follows the commendation of Zimbabwe’s open skies policy by Eswatini in April, as its national airline was permitted to operate in the country.

Zimbabwe’s open skies policy has been instrumental in attracting investment and tourism, and it continues to gain momentum.

The Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation, operating as Eswatini Air, recently launched its inaugural flight in Harare, joining the growing list of airlines establishing routes between Harare and various destinations.

In March, Eswatini Air and Zambia Airways also obtained foreign operator permits from the CAAZ, enabling them to provide passenger and cargo services at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare.