An increase in demand for more flights connecting the economic hubs of South Africa, Zambia and Kenya has led Airlink to announce it will boost its Nairobi and Lusaka services with additional flights from 30 March.
In addition, three weekly night-time return flights will operate between Johannesburg and Nairobi.
These will augment the airlines daily service, launched in 2023, when it became the first private-sector carrier to compete on the route.
Airlink will also add morning and afternoon flights to its popular JohannesburgLusaka service, increasing the schedule from 13 to 21 return flights per week.
CEO and Managing Director Rodger Foster said: The additional Nairobi and Lusaka flights are scheduled to provide business and leisure travellers with greater choices and convenient connections, through Airlinks Johannesburg hub, with our other domestic and regional services as well as long-haul flights provided by our global airline partners.
The expanded services come on the back of already high demand for flights on the JohannesburgLusaka route, with 45 flights per week, indicating a strong business case for maintaining or increasing this connectivity.
The presence of multiple airlines on all three routes suggests a competitive market.
Increased flights could lead to better pricing for consumers, potentially attracting more passengers.
Offering competitive pricing while maintaining profitability is crucial.
The cheapest flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg start at around 184, indicating room for price adjustments based on demand.
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