Airlink adds new destination to its route network

Airlink continues to expand its reach in Africa, and its latest addition is Nairobi (NBO, Kenya). Flights will commence on the 24th of April, from their hub in Johannesburg (JNB, South Africa). Flights are scheduled to be operated daily using the largest aircraft in their fleet, which is the Embarer E190 configured with a total of 98 seats.

Currently, the JNB-NBO route is only operated by Kenya Airways. They utelise the B787 and B737 on this route. Kenya Airways also operates flights on the NBO-CPT route via Livingstone (LVI, Lusaka) or Victorua Falls (VFA, Zimbabwe) depending on the day. These flights are operated using an E190, whereas the direct NBO-CPT flight is usually operated using a B737 and occasionally the B787.

“Airlink’s entry on the route supports last November’s agreement by Kenya and South Africa to eliminate trade barriers and strengthen commerce and economic ties by opening-up business and cooperation between the two major economies in key sectors and markets. It also follows South Africa’s removal of visa requirements for Kenyans visiting South Africa for up to 90 days (South Africans do not require visas to visit Kenya),” Airlink’s CEO and Managing Director, Rodger Foster.

“This is also an important moment for Eastern – Southern Africa connectivity. With Airlink’s network now including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and most of the Southern Africa Development Community nations, we offer travellers the widest set of choices and convenient regional and inter-continental connections on our own aircraft and with our global carrier partners. These enable the businesses and economies Airlink serves to expand their own respective market reach. Similarly, our competitive services will promote tourism in both markets, generating additional foreign travel spend,” added Mr Foster.