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The South African
24-07-2025
- Business
- The South African
New airline route makes Victoria Falls more accessible
Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced the introduction of flights from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls, commencing on Friday, 08 August 2025. The new local route will operate four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Fastjet will deploy its Embraer fleet on this route. Many travelers have been complaining about the conditions of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road. This crucial route to Victoria Falls, a major tourist attraction, has long been plagued by neglect and deterioration. Nunurai Ndawana, spokesperson for Fastjet Zimbabwe, said the new Bulawayo to Victoria Falls flight strengthens their presence in Bulawayo. He added it highlights their commitment to developing the tourism region. 'Our four times a week flights will offer more travel opportunities and support both leisure and corporate travel between the two cities, reaffirming our position as a key airline partner in connecting the Matabeleland region'. Vivian Ruwuya, Fastjet Zimbabwe Chief Commercial Officer, added, 'This has been a long time coming. We have been monitoring the development and traffic trends between the manufacturing city of Bulawayo and our tourism hub of Victoria Falls. The introduction of a scheduled service is a result of widespread consultative engagements and collaboration with key players in the industry'. The new domestic service will operate four times a week – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Flights will depart Bulawayo at 13:25hrs, arriving in Victoria Falls at 14:20hrs. Return flights departing Victoria Falls at 14:50hrs and landing in Bulawayo at 15:45hrs. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Business Insider
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Best low-cost airlines in Africa in 2025
FlySafair, a South African airline has once again been named the Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa. Business Insider Africa presents the best low-cost airlines in Africa in 2025. The list is courtesy of Skytrax. Leading the low-cost segment is FlySafair, a South African airline that has once again been named the Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa. For many Africans, air travel has long felt out of reach, seen as something reserved for business executives or international travelers, not everyday people. High fares, taxes, and limited routes have made flying within the continent more of a luxury than a convenience. But there are low-cost airlines offering cheaper flights and making it easier for more people to travel across borders. Some of these budget carriers gained international recognition at the 2025 World Airline Awards, where they were honored for their service, affordability, and impact on regional connectivity. Dubbed the 'Oscars of the Aviation Industry,' the awards are based on a comprehensive passenger survey that collected responses from travelers of over 100 nationalities between September 2024 and May 2025. The results not only reaffirmed the continent's top full-service airlines, like Ethiopian Airlines, which retained its title as Best Airline in Africa for the seventh consecutive year but also highlighted the growing strength of Africa's budget carriers. Leading the low-cost segment is FlySafair, a South African airline that has once again been named the Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa. FlySafair has consistently impressed passengers with its punctuality, efficient check-in systems, and no-frills model that allows travellers to customize their journey by paying only for what they need. Other budget carriers such as Lift and Fastjet are also making waves. Fastjet, which operates primarily in Zimbabwe and Zambia, has carved out a niche in Southern Africa with reliable regional services. Business Insider Africa presents the best low-cost airlines in Africa in 2025:
