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FlyNamibia, Airlink’s Franchisee Partner, will operate new Flights Between Windhoek and Victoria Falls

admin — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:08:12 +0000

FlyNamibia, Airlink’s franchisee partner, will operate new flights between Windhoek and Victoria Falls, opening the sky for round trip multi-destination travel in Southern Africa. It is the first scheduled air service between the two destinations and lets travellers fly directly between iconic tourist locations, e.g. Cape Town – central Namibia – Victoria Falls – Kruger [...]

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Airlink Expands Malawi Operations

admin — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:19:16 +0000

Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will expand its South Africa – Malawi operations with additional flights between Johannesburg and Lilongwe from 16 December 2023. In September, Airlink launched services to both Lilongwe and Blantyre in its foray into the Malawi market, which became the 15th country in the independent regional airline’s comprehensive route network. “As anticipated, [...]

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Falko Delivers Two Embraer E190 Aircraft to Airlink

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:14:48 +0000

Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (Falko), a prominent player in the aviation industry, has successfully delivered two Embraer E190 aircraft with Manufacturer Serial Numbers (MSNs) 19000147 and 19000150 to Airlink, a leading South African carrier. These aircraft, previously leased by Azul, are now poised to enhance Airlink’s growing fleet and support the airline’s strategic expansion plans. [...]

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Airlink’s Wings Expand to Malawi: Lilongwe and Blantyre Routes Now Open

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:37:45 +0000

Airlink has marked another milestone in its commitment to providing convenient and reliable air travel options by inaugurating two new routes to Malawi. These routes, connecting Johannesburg to Lilongwe and Blantyre, not only bolster Airlink’s extensive network but also contribute to establishing Malawi as an attractive destination for both business and tourism. With this expansion, [...]

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Airlink Ceases Johannesburg-Entebbe Route Amidst Challenging Post-COVID Demand

admin — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 04:48:35 +0000

In response to persistently subdued post-pandemic demand, South African airline Airlink has announced its withdrawal from the Johannesburg-Entebbe route, effective August 28, 2023. The decision was clarified by the CEO and Managing Director of Airlink, Rodger Foster, who attributed the move to the unyielding commercial unviability of the route due to thin traffic volumes. Prior [...]

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Legal Dispute Upends Windhoek Airport Leaving Airlines Stranded

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:06:31 +0000

In an unforeseen turn of events, Windhoek Airport recently found itself embroiled in a legal dispute that led to significant disruptions in flight operations. The sudden termination of a ground service provider’s contract triggered a cascade of flight cancellations and diversions, affecting several airlines. On August 19, Windhoek Airport took a drastic step by terminating [...]

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Airlink Unveils Stylish New Livery for E195 Aircraft

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:05:52 +0000

Airlink has introduced a striking new addition to its fleet. This distinctive livery, unveiled in the morning of (July 12) during a test flight at O.R. Tambo International Airport, serves as a visual representation of Airlink’s commitment to providing top-class service and its recently launched Skybucks customer loyalty program. The newly introduced E195 aircraft features a [...]

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Airlink Introduces Flights to Nosy-Be, Enhancing Connectivity to Madagascar

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 06:53:21 +0000

Airlink, has expanded its services to Madagascar with the introduction of flights between Johannesburg and Nosy-Be. This route comes as a welcome addition to Airlink’s network, offering passengers enhanced connectivity and facilitating economic, trade, and tourism ties between South Africa and Madagascar. On June 25, 2023, Airlink successfully launched its inaugural flight from Johannesburg to [...]

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Airlink Expands Fleet with Lease of Three Embraer E195 Aircraft from AerCap

admin — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:28:33 +0000

Airlink, the largest regional airline in Southern Africa, has announced a lease agreement with AerCap Holdings for three used Embraer E195-E1 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s growth strategy. The first aircraft was delivered in March, while the remaining two are scheduled to join Airlink’s fleet in July 2023. Peter Anderson, Chief Commercial [...]

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Airlink to Launch new Lilongwe and Blantyre Routes

admin — Wed, 31 May 2023 13:44:08 +0000

South Africa’s premier carrier Airlink will start operating flights between Johannesburg and both Lilongwe and Blantyre, Malawi from 23 September 2023. Malawi becomes the 16th country to be included in Airlink’s comprehensive route network. Airlink will fly comfortable and efficient 37-seat Embraer Regional Jets on both new routes, which will operate three times a week. “As the [...]

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