https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/fastjet/ Fastjet News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-01T20:37:59+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-zimbabwe-increases-frequencies-from-bulawayo-and-johannesburg/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-zimbabwe-increases-frequencies-from-bulawayo-and-johannesburg/ Fastjet Zimbabwe has increased flight frequencies from Bulawayo’s JM Nkomo International Airport to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 06:27:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-to-launch-harare-bulawayo-connection-in-zimbabwe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-to-launch-harare-bulawayo-connection-in-zimbabwe/ fastjet will commence daily flights between Harare and Bulawayo from July 20th. Ticket sales are already open on fastjet.com, fastjet shops and all travel agents, with a special Launch Fare starting at $59 taxes included. Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:28:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-facing-uncertain-future-as-share-price-crashes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-facing-uncertain-future-as-share-price-crashes/ Low-cost carrier fastjet is facing an uncertain future after a warning over funding prompted massive falls in its share price. The African budget airline warned it could go bust unless it received new cash. Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:36:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-signs-partnership-memorandum-with-mozambique-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-signs-partnership-memorandum-with-mozambique-airlines/ fastjet and Mozambique Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore long-term commercial cooperation. The deal outlines several areas of cooperation between the airlines which are expected to significantly enhance commercial aviation in Mozambique.  Thu, 22 Mar 2018 09:21:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/sylvain-bosc-chief-commercial-officer-fastjet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/sylvain-bosc-chief-commercial-officer-fastjet/ Sylvain Bosc, chief commercial officer at low-cost African carrier fastJet, speaks to Breaking Travel News as the airline is recognised as the best on the continent by World Travel Awards. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:32:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-flights-to-victoria-falls-and-mozambique/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-flights-to-victoria-falls-and-mozambique/ fastjet has reinstated its flights between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls, with bookings showing very positive movement. At the same time, the low-cost carrier has launched its brand in Mozambique today. Fri, 29 Sep 2017 13:45:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-acquires-branding-rights-from-easygroup-as-recovery-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-acquires-branding-rights-from-easygroup-as-recovery-continues/ fastjet has made “steady progress” in implementing stabilisation efforts, according to an update from the carrier. Sun, 02 Jul 2017 05:55:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-sees-losses-widen-in-challenging-african-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-sees-losses-widen-in-challenging-african-market/ Low-cost African carrier fastjet has recorded a group operating loss of US$64 million for the financial year to December 31st. The figure reveals losses widening from US$37.9 million the previous year. Tue, 30 May 2017 11:04:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/solenta-takes-stake-in-low-cost-carrier-fastjet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/solenta-takes-stake-in-low-cost-carrier-fastjet/ African low-cost carrier fastjet has signed a conditional agreement with Solenta, a specialist African commercial aviation group based in Johannesburg, for the provision and operation of three wet-leased aircraft. The deal for the planes is on a full ACMI basis and includes the supply of other services over the next five years. Thu, 05 Jan 2017 11:03:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-sells-only-aircraft-for-8m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-sells-only-aircraft-for-8m/ fastjet has entered into a binding agreement with Avtrade for the sale of its sole owned Airbus A319. The consideration is being satisfied in cash for US$8.0 million with a 10 per cent deposit payable on signature of the agreement and the balance on delivery. The agreement is subject to industry standard conditions precedent. Mon, 03 Oct 2016 15:14:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-african-low-cost-airline-fastjet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-leadership-for-african-low-cost-airline-fastjet/ The board of fastjet has appointed of Nico Bezuidenhout as chief executive of the company. Bezuidenhout will take up his position and join the board as an executive director on August 1st, 2016. He will be joining fastjet from Mango Airlines, the low-cost carrier subsidiary of South African Airways, where he has been chief executive since Mango commenced operations ten years ago. Mon, 13 Jun 2016 09:10:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-scoops-top-title-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-scoops-top-title-at-world-travel-awards/ fastjet has won the title of Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline at the 23rd annual World Travel Awards held in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The globally recognised World Travel Awards set out to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:04:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-new-johannesburg-victoria-falls-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-new-johannesburg-victoria-falls-flight/ fastjet’s first flight between Johannesburg in South Africa and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe took to the skies earlier, marking an important milestone in the pan-African airline’s growth plans. The flight was fastjet’s first international route from Victoria Falls and was launched in response to strong passenger and tour operator demand from within the South African market. Thu, 31 Mar 2016 08:36:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-boosts-dar-es-salaam-nairobi-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-boosts-dar-es-salaam-nairobi-flights/ fastjet has increased the number of flights on its route between Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Nairobi in Kenya in response to strong passenger demand. From March 21st, fastjet will offer two daily return flights between each city every day of the week, making a total of 28 flights per week between Dar es Salaam’s Julius Nyerere International Airport and Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Thu, 17 Mar 2016 09:51:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-to-introduce-johannesburg-victoria-falls-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-to-introduce-johannesburg-victoria-falls-flights/ fastjet has announced it will commence flights to Victoria Falls from Johannesburg on March 25th, 2016, in response to strong passenger and tour operator demand from within the South African market. Services between Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport and Victoria Falls International Airport will operate using fastjet’s modern Airbus A319 jet aircraft with seating for up to 156 passengers. Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:09:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-harare-johannesburg-low-cost-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-harare-johannesburg-low-cost-flights/ fastjet’s inaugural flight between Harare in Zimbabwe and Johannesburg in South Africa took off earlier, marking the low-cost airline’s newest international route in Africa. Flight FN8102 departed Harare International Airport at 06:15 and landed in Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport at 07:55. The return FN8108 flight from Johannesburg took off at 08:40 and was welcomed back to Harare at 10:15. Mon, 08 Feb 2016 10:13:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-to-link-harare-to-johannesburg-with-new-low-cost-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-to-link-harare-to-johannesburg-with-new-low-cost-flight/ fastjet has confirmed its newest international routes will be from Harare and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe to Johannesburg, South Africa. The launch of these routes is as a result of fastjet Zimbabwe receiving clearance from the Zimbabwean and South African governments to operate flights between the two respective countries. Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:45:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-takes-off-in-kenya/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-takes-off-in-kenya/ fastjet has operated its first flights to Kenya, with planes taking off from Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro in Tanzania bound for Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:54:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-tanzania-prepares-for-kenya-takeoff/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-tanzania-prepares-for-kenya-takeoff/ fastjet Tanzania has been given clearance by the Kenyan government to operate flights between Kenya and Tanzania under the Bilateral Air Services Agreement between the two countries. The deal has previously been approved by the Tanzanian government, clearing the way for takeoff. Wed, 23 Dec 2015 10:59:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-announces-daily-flights-to-zanzibar-from-johannesburg/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-announces-daily-flights-to-zanzibar-from-johannesburg/ fastjet has announced that it will commence daily flights to Zanzibar from Johannesburg on January in response to strong passenger and tour operator demand from within the South African market. Services between Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport and Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume International Airport will operate using fastjet’s modern Airbus A319 jet aircraft with seating for up to 156 passengers. Fri, 04 Dec 2015 11:10:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-receive-operations-licence-in-zimbabwe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-receive-operations-licence-in-zimbabwe/ fastjet has been granted an Air Operator Certificate by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe. The AOC designates fastjet Zimbabwe as a Zimbabwean airline licenced to operate both domestic and international routes within and from Zimbabwe. fastjet Zimbabwe is now the second airline in the fastjet network. Sat, 10 Oct 2015 14:25:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-continues-to-grow-tanzania-operations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-continues-to-grow-tanzania-operations/ fastjet operations in Tanzania have reported a record number of passengers in August 2015, carrying a total of 76,741 passengers during the month. The load factor for August was 75 per cent. The increase in passengers is in part due to the new routes to Malawi introduced in July 2015 and to increased frequency on some existing routes. Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-adds-new-frequencies-from-dar-es-salaam-tanzania/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-adds-new-frequencies-from-dar-es-salaam-tanzania/ fastjet has increased the number of flights on its growing international and domestic network from Dar es Salaam’s Julius Nyerere International Airport, Tanzania, in response to strong passenger demand. The low-cost carrier now offers daily flights on its international routes from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg, Harare and Lusaka, providing passengers with increased and more convenient travel options at affordable fares. Fri, 04 Sep 2015 09:28:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-latest-low-cost-route-in-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-latest-low-cost-route-in-africa/ fastjet Tanzania’s first flight between Dar es Salaam and Lilongwe in Malawi took off earlier, marking the launch of the low-cost airline’s sixth international route in Africa. Flight FN209 departed Dar es Salaam’s Julius Nyerere International Airport at 09:40 with Tanzanian government officials, local passengers and media on board. Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:08:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-reveals-latest-expansion-plans-in-african-low-cost-airline-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-reveals-latest-expansion-plans-in-african-low-cost-airline-market/ fastjet has unveiled plans to increase its fleet this year as it seeks to expand its operations and add further routes to its network. With fastjet’s current fleet of three aircraft almost fully utilised, additional aircraft will be required to support the planned expansion of fastjet Tanzania and to facilitate the start-up of planned new fastjet operations in both Zambia and Zimbabwe. Mon, 18 May 2015 09:17:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-prepares-for-zimbabwe-launch-as-government-approval-nears/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-prepares-for-zimbabwe-launch-as-government-approval-nears/ fastjet has announce that, as part of its plans to grow its footprint in sub-Saharan Africa, it has received an Air Service Permit from the ministry of transport and infrastructural development Zimbabwe. The department is responsible for administering the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe. This is a significant step towards the company obtaining an Air Operating Certificate and its plans to launch fastjet Zimbabwe in due course. Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:44:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-tanzania-reaches-low-cost-flight-milestone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-tanzania-reaches-low-cost-flight-milestone/ fastjet Tanzania, the low-cost pan-African airline, is celebrating the major milestone of flying one million passengers across the African continent. This milestone, coming shortly after the airline’s second birthday celebration in November 2014, represents another significant achievement for the low-cost airline as it is embraced into the hearts and minds of travellers in Tanzania and further afield across east and southern Africa. Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:04:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-celebrates-two-years-of-low-cost-flights-in-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-celebrates-two-years-of-low-cost-flights-in-africa/ fastjet is celebrating two years of providing low-cost air travel across Africa. The airline began commercial flight operations in November 2012, flying passengers from Dar es Salaam to Kilimanjaro and Mwanza in Tanzania on its A319 aircraft. Since then, it has expanded its network with the introduction of its third domestic route to Mbeya in Tanzania, and launched its international route network with flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg in South Africa, Lusaka in Zambia, Harare in Zimbabwe and Entebbe in Uganda. Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:44:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-swahili-language-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-swahili-language-website/ fastjet has announced the launch of its Swahili language website; the first of its kind in Africa. By launching the site fastjet will be better able to serve the local population and improve online communication with its customers. Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:34:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-service-between-dar-es-salaam-and-entebbe-takes-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-service-between-dar-es-salaam-and-entebbe-takes-off/ fastjet’s inaugural flight between Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Entebbe in Uganda took off earlier, marking the launch of the low-cost airline’s fourth international route in Africa. Flights between Dar es Salaam and Entebbe take off on Tuesdays and Thursdays until September 25th, with frequency doubling to Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from September 29th. Tue, 16 Sep 2014 08:49:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-to-link-dar-es-salaam-with-entebbe-with-new-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-to-link-dar-es-salaam-with-entebbe-with-new-flight/ fastjet, the low-cost pan-African airline, is launching flights between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Entebbe, Uganda. Entebbe is fastjet’s fourth international destination and the new route will be the only direct air link between the two African capitals. Tickets for the new route go on sale today. Mon, 01 Sep 2014 09:15:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-takes-first-steps-into-kenyan-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-takes-first-steps-into-kenyan-market/ fastjet has incorporated a company in Kenya, to be known as fastjet Kenya, as part of its goal to launch a Kenyan base. Further, fastjet Kenya has submitted its Air Service Licence application to the Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority. Thu, 28 Aug 2014 14:46:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-continues-to-see-rapid-gains-in-tanzanian-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-continues-to-see-rapid-gains-in-tanzanian-market/ fastjet has announced its passenger statistics for the month of July 2014, revealing operations in Tanzania carried a total of 52,839 passengers and achieved a load factor of 73 per cent. When compared with the same month last year, the number of passengers carried has increased by 69 per cent. Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:20:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-flights-between-tanzania-and-zimbabwe-commence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-flights-between-tanzania-and-zimbabwe-commence/ fastjet has announce that its inaugural flight between Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Harare in Zimbabwe took place earlier,  marking the launch of the low-cost airline’s third international route in Africa, and the only direct air link between the two African capital cities. Forward bookings for the twice-weekly flights are well ahead of management expectations and with the first flights from Zimbabwe already operating to full capacity, fastjet has decided to add a third rotation which will go on sale today. Thu, 07 Aug 2014 16:28:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-offloads-loss-making-fly-540-kenya/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-offloads-loss-making-fly-540-kenya/ fastjet has announced it has signed an agreement to dispose of its holding in Fly 540 Kenya, the loss-making investment it inherited as part of the acquisition from Lonrho Aviation, to Don Smith, a director of Fly 540 Kenya. The agreement wholly removes Fly 540 Kenya from the fastjet group. Thu, 26 Jun 2014 16:05:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-new-route-between-dar-es-salaam-and-harare/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-new-route-between-dar-es-salaam-and-harare/ fastjet will begin operating services between Tanzania and Zimbabwe in August as it expands its international route network across Africa. The airline will launch a twice weekly operation from Dar es Salaam to Harare with tickets available from today for as low as US$50, significantly cheaper than fares from operators offering non-direct flights between the two cities. Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:09:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-flies-into-more-trouble-in-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-flies-into-more-trouble-in-africa/ fastjet has confirmed two of its loss-making Fly540 businesses are being restructured with the objective of increasing shareholder value. The Fly 540 businesses operate on a traditional airline model and not the fastjet low cost model. Thu, 08 May 2014 06:21:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-links-with-expedia-for-global-distribution/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-links-with-expedia-for-global-distribution/ fastjet, Africa’s low-cost airline, has announced a global partnership agreement with the Expedia group, the world’s largest online travel company. fastjet flights will now be available to the millions of leisure and business travellers that shop for and book travel via the Expedia group’s extensive brand portfolio which includes leading brands such as, Expedia, the world’s largest full service online travel agency, Hotwire, a leading discount travel site, and Egencia, the world’s fifth largest travel management company serving business travellers in more than 60 countries. Wed, 30 Apr 2014 09:18:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-inks-deal-with-expedia-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-inks-deal-with-expedia-group/ fastjet has signed a global partnership agreement with the Expedia group. fastjet flights will now be available to the millions of leisure and business travellers that shop for and book travel via the Expedia group’s extensive brand portfolio which includes Expedia, Hotwire and Egencia. Sat, 26 Apr 2014 07:09:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-ancillary-partners-for-fastjet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-ancillary-partners-for-fastjet/ fastjet has signed two agreements with partners in the travel industry, marking the launch of ancillary products on fastjet.com. The first, with Rentalcars.com parent company, TravelJigsaw, will offer low-cost car hire in Africa through fastjet.com, and the second will deliver competitively-priced online parking services in South Africa in partnership with Looking4Parking.com. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 07:32:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-appoints-new-leadership-for-east-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-appoints-new-leadership-for-east-africa/ fastjet has announced the appointment of Jimmy Kibati as general Mmanager, East Africa. Kibati joins from Kenya Airways where he is currently acting commercial director. Working alongside the fastjet management team, he will be responsible for leading the airline’s expansion in East Africa. Tue, 04 Mar 2014 09:19:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-announces-latest-passenger-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-announces-latest-passenger-numbers/ fastjet has announced its passenger statistics for the month of January 2014, carrying 31,241 passengers in Tanzania and achieving a load factor of 60 per cent. The average yield per passenger was $88, compared to $46 in January 2013.  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 05:59:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-second-low-cost-african-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-second-low-cost-african-route/ fastjet has announced the first fastjet flight between Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Lusaka in Zambia was successfully completed. The event marks the launch of the low-cost airline’s second international route in Africa.  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:05:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-arrives-on-global-distribution-systems/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-arrives-on-global-distribution-systems/ fastjet has said its integration with Hahn Air Systems’ e-alliance product was successfully completed and fastjet flights are now accessible through all key Global Distribution Systems, including Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport. Following the successful integration, over 91,000 travel agents and tour operators worldwide can now access the entire fastjet network, either via the airline’s dedicated agent portal or through a GDS of their choice. Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:28:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-eyes-base-in-lusaka-zambia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-eyes-base-in-lusaka-zambia/ fastjet has revealed it is in discussions with the Zambian government with the intention of creating a fastjet operation based in Lusaka. The board see the business and political environment in Zambia as very progressive and fastjet’s discussions to date with the Zambian government, Tourist Board and other stakeholders have been very positive, said a statement. Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:02:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-secured-global-distribution-system-access/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-secured-global-distribution-system-access/ fastjet has announced it is has signed two agreements that will allow travel agents worldwide to access and sell its flights. The recently-signed agreement with flight comparison company Skyscanner will enable consumers to compare fastjet’s flight schedules and prices against those of other African carriers. Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:07:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-bring-low-cost-flights-into-lusaka-zambia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-bring-low-cost-flights-into-lusaka-zambia/ Fastjet has announced the launch of its second international route from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Lusaka, Zambia. The launch coincides with celebrations marking one year of flight operations from fastjet’s main hub at Dar es Salaam’s Julius Nyerere airport in Tanzania. Wed, 04 Dec 2013 06:29:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-to-boost-capacity-on-dar-es-salaam-mbeya-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-to-boost-capacity-on-dar-es-salaam-mbeya-flights/ fastjet has announced it is increasing capacity on the newly launched Dar es Salaam to Mbeya (Songwe) route in response to very high demand from its customers. From November 24th a Sunday flight will be added to the existing timetable, and from December 17th fastjet will be operating an additional three flights per week, bringing the total number of flights per week between the two cities to seven. Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:08:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-fastjet-flight-to-mbeya-takes-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-fastjet-flight-to-mbeya-takes-off/ fastjet’s first flight from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya in south west Tanzania departed on schedule. Mbeya is the fifth Tanzanian destination in the fastjet network, which already includes Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. Sat, 02 Nov 2013 10:49:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-prepares-to-go-international/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-prepares-to-go-international/ fastjet has announced it will commence international flight operations on October 18th. The low-cost airline’s first international flight, from Dar es Salaam’s Julius Nyerere International Airport in Tanzania to Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport in South Africa, is scheduled to depart at 09:15 on Friday morning and will arrive in South Africa at 11:45, local time. Mon, 14 Oct 2013 10:15:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-postpones-first-international-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-postpones-first-international-route/ Fastjet has postponed its first international route due to administrative delays. The new African low-cost carrier was due to commence its Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg service on Friday. Mon, 30 Sep 2013 07:23:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-tickets-on-mbeya-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-tickets-on-mbeya-route/ fastjet has said tickets for its new domestic route from Dar es Salaam to Mbeya in Tanzania are now on sale. Flights to the new Songwe airport on fastjet’s signature Airbus A319 aircraft will commence on November 1st and initially operate three times a week. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 10:13:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-first-international-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-first-international-flight/ African low-cost carrier fastjet has announced tickets for its first international route, between Tanzania and South Africa will go on sale this week. Flights from fastjet’s hub in Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg will be available to purchase from tomorrow, with fares from USD$100 (plus government taxes and charges). Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:59:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-to-take-mobile-bookings-with-tigo-pesa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-to-take-mobile-bookings-with-tigo-pesa/ fastjet and Tigo Tanzania have today confirmed a new partnership to offer mobile payments for fastjet tickets via Tigo Pesa. Speaking about the launch, fastjet chief commercial officer Richard Bodin said: “We continue to innovate at fastjet. After the incredible success of our initial mobile phone payment channel, we have been working hard with Tigo to bring this highly popular service to Tanzania’s consumers.” Fri, 24 May 2013 09:31:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blockbuster-deal-see-fastjet-move-into-south-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blockbuster-deal-see-fastjet-move-into-south-africa/ fastjet has completed the signing of a memorandum of understanding with local South African investment company Blockbuster, with the objective of fastjet operating services in South Africa by the end of May 2013. Blockbuster is associated with a number of high profile South Africans including, Edward Zuma and Yusuf Kajee. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:21:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-to-offer-in-flight-gaming-with-planet-toccer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-to-offer-in-flight-gaming-with-planet-toccer/ fastjet has announced it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with leading technology company Planet Toccer, a Monaco private equity-backed group that invests in and develops US mobile game technology, and is developing patented technology solutions in creating mobile and web content supporting MMORPG sites and micro games on all global platforms. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:22:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-links-with-wirecard-for-card-transactions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-links-with-wirecard-for-card-transactions/ fastjet has announce the launch of its credit and debit card payment solution in co-operation with Wirecard, allowing consumers and travel agents from across the globe the ability to access and pay for seats of the rapidly growing fastjet route network. fastjet has partnered with credit card acquirer Wirecard to facilitate bookings using Visa and MasterCard. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:35:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tanzania-offers-glowing-praise-for-fastjet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tanzania-offers-glowing-praise-for-fastjet/ fastjet, the first pan African low-cost carrier, has acknowledged recognition of its services by the Tanzanian government in a leading national Tanzanian newspaper today. fastjet has been operating in Tanzania since November 2012 in close cooperation with local transport authorities and government. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:09:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-looks-for-kenyan-expansion-with-jetlink-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-looks-for-kenyan-expansion-with-jetlink-deal/ fastjet has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kenyan airline, Jetlink. Under the terms of the MOU, fastjet and Jetlink are working together to create a joint venture which will give a platform for the launch of the fastjet brand in Kenya. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:06:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-new-mobile-payment-solution/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-new-mobile-payment-solution/ fastjet has launched a mobile payment solution with Tanzania’s leading telecommunications company Vodacom, thus enabling fastjet customers to buy airline tickets using their mobile phones. M-PESA - which takes its name from the M for mobile and Pesa, which is Swahili for money - provides the cash economies of East Africa with the ability to deposit or withdraw cash, send money, buy prepaid airtime, pay utility bills and now purchase fastjet tickets. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:39:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-continues-rapid-ascent-with-1time-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-continues-rapid-ascent-with-1time-deal/ African low-cost airline fastjet has entered into an option agreement to buy the entire issued share capital of 1time Airline from its parent company, 1time Holdings, for ZAR1. The news follows a recent announcement fastjet was in talks to buy 1time, which went into liquidation last month. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:30:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-off-to-flying-start-in-african-low-cost-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-off-to-flying-start-in-african-low-cost-market/ fastjet, which commenced commercial flight operations one week ago in Tanzania, has reported it carried 6,884 passengers, with an average load factor of 85.4 per cent on its first flights. In addition, fastjet has sold 18,090 tickets to only two destinations with bookings now being taken as far out as March 2013. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:21:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-boosted-by-emirates-rumours/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-boosted-by-emirates-rumours/ fastjet has confirmed it is in talks with Dubai-based Emirates to potentially create a partnership. The Africa-based low-cost carrier launched commercial services in late November and has been seeking to expand its operations. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:52:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-in-talks-for-bankrupt-south-african-airline-1time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-in-talks-for-bankrupt-south-african-airline-1time/ Following recent speculation in the South African press, fastjet has announced it is currently in negotiations with the provisional liquidator of 1time, the South Africa low cost airline which ceased trading last month. The negotiations, which have not yet concluded, and are subject to board, parent company, and regulatory approval, would allow fastjet to purchase 1time Airline from its parent company, 1time Holdings. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:26:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-takes-off-achieving-a-78-load-factor-on-first-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-takes-off-achieving-a-78-load-factor-on-first-day/ African low cost airline fastjet commenced commercial flight operations yesterday, with its first aircraft flying passengers from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza, and Dar es Salaam to Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Eight sectors were flown, carrying more than 900 paying passengers and achieving an average booked load factor of 78%. Three of the eight sectors flown exceeded a load factor of 90%. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:46:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-commercial-flight-operations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-launches-commercial-flight-operations/ fastjet, Africa’s first low-cost airline, commenced commercial flight operations today with its first aircraft flying passengers from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza in Tanzania. The fastjet A319 left Dar es Salaam’s Julius Nyerere airport at 06:00 almost full to capacity; well over half the passengers on board paid USD$20 (excluding taxes and charges) for their seat. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:30:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-unveils-new-aircraft-ahead-of-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-unveils-new-aircraft-ahead-of-launch/ fastjet has unveiled its first fully branded aircraft ahead of commencing flight operations in Tanzania in two days’ time. At an industry event in Dar es Salaam, government officials, fastjet executives and aviation experts watched the Fastjet Airbus A319 take to the skies for the first time. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:02:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-inches-closer-to-take-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-inches-closer-to-take-off/ fastjet has announced that, ahead of flight operations scheduled for next week, its first branded Airbus A319 has arrived at its base in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Full approval to operate the aircraft has been granted to the African low-cost carrier by the Tanzanian Civil Aviation Authority. Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:14:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-unveils-new-website/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-unveils-new-website/ African low cost carrier fastjet has unveiled a brand new website ahead of the airline’s first flight later this month. On-line internet booking is available through fastjet offices, travel agents and bank accounts.  Fastjet plans to add credit card and further innovative payment options over the coming months. Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-prepares-for-takeoff/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-prepares-for-takeoff/ Africa’s first pan African low cost carrier fastjet has unveiled its new brand and plans to begin selling tickets next week ahead of the airline’s first flight this month. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:45:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-expands-fleet-and-strengthens-management-team/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fastjet-expands-fleet-and-strengthens-management-team/ African low cost airline FastJet has expanded its aircraft fleet, signed a maintenance contract with a leading aircraft maintenance company and further strengthened its management team ahead of the airline’s planned launch next month. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:51:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/routes-2012-fastjet-selects-dar-es-salaam-for-first-base/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/routes-2012-fastjet-selects-dar-es-salaam-for-first-base/ New African low-cost start-up FastJet will launch operations this November and will initially operate from a base at Julius Nyerere International Airport. The airport is the principal gateway to Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania. Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:13:08 +0000