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Eswatini Air Launches First Flight to Zimbabwe

Eswatini Air Launches First Flight to Zimbabwe

BY BHAVYA VELANI 04/16/2023 AGO 0 COMMENTS

On Friday, Eswatini Air commenced its inaugural flight to Zimbabwe. The government's efforts to implement the open skies policy are yielding results, with an increasing number of airlines flying into the country.

 

Photo: ZimLive.com


The government's adoption of the open skies policy and an improved business environment under the "Zimbabwe is Open for Business" initiative has resulted in increased confidence to invest in the country.


Eswatini Air is now among the increasing number of airlines that have established routes between Harare and various destinations, reported The Herald.

 



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Inaugural Flight


The airline made its inaugural flight into Zimbabwe on Friday, landing at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to a water canon salute.

 

Photo: City of Harare


Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona and other Government officials welcomed the Eswatini government and airline officials.

 

Eswatini Air and Zambia Airways recently obtained foreign operator permits from the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe.


The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe has granted foreign operator permits to Eswatini Air and Zambia Airways, enabling them to provide passenger and cargo services at Harare's Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport.

 



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Eswatini Air Network


Eswatini Air has already commenced flights between Manzini in Eswatini and Johannesburg using two ERJ145s aircraft, with flights to Harare scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.


The airline plans to provide connections through its hub, King Mswati III International Airport, for passengers traveling between Durban and Harare as well as between Johannesburg and Harare.

 

Photo: Arkin Si | AeroXplorer


The government's open skies policy and efforts to create a favorable business environment have encouraged airlines to establish routes to Zimbabwe, resulting in increased tourism since the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions.


The country is also upgrading airport infrastructure to position Harare as a regional hub, with Victoria Falls now able to accommodate wide-bodied aircraft.

 

Zimbabwe’s Open Skies Policy


The implementation of the open skies policy by the Zimbabwean government is bearing fruit, as evidenced by the recent return of Zambia Airways to Zimbabwe after a 27-year absence.

 

Photo: Boris Mayer | Shutterstock


The airline's daily flights, which utilize a 77-seater Dash 8 Q400 aircraft, are expected to boost tourism and business and improve travel between Zimbabwe and Zambia.


These flights operate between Lusaka's Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and Harare's Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport.

Bhavya Velani
An Aircraft maintenance engineering graduate and passionate aviation journalist with experience in working with a renowned publication such as Airlive, Airways Magazine Aviation A2Z,etc During my free time, I watch documentaries and read nonfiction books.

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