Africa-focused airline Fastjet has added Kenya to its network after receiving clearance to operate flights between Kenya and Tanzania under an air agreement between the two countries.
Two new routes, Dar es Salaam to Nairobi, and Kilimanjaro to Nairobi go on sale from today, with one way fares from US$80 and US$50 respectively, plus tax.
Daily flights will start from 11 January while flights between Zanzibar and Nairobi and Dar es Salaam and Mombasa are scheduled for later in the year.
Ed Winter, fastjet’s chief executive, said: “fastjet Tanzania has been working towards the launch of these routes for some time and we are extremely pleased that clearance has now been granted to commence operations.
He added the cities have a combined population of 8million people, but the only alternative to flying is a road journey that can take up to 12 hours.
“Nairobi and Dar es Salaam are not only key travel destinations, and two of the busiest* airports in the region, but also hubs with extensive regional and international networks. “
“Expanding the network into Kenya marks an important milestone in fastjet’s strategic development.”
Source; Marketwatch
