South African Airways adds flights to DRC

From the first of November, South African Airways will begin daily flights between Johannesburg (JNB) and Lubumbashi (FBM, Democratic Republic of the Congo). The route will be operated using the Airbus A320, which is currently the smallest aircraft in South African Airways fleet. This route is currently served by Airlink, which offers daily flights using the Embraer E195.

Lubumbashi is the second-largest city in the DRC and its mining capital, is a significant base for many of the country’s major mining companies. “Our new route to Lubumbashi opens up exciting opportunities for both business and leisure travellers, strengthening our network in Africa,” said South African Airways General Manager of Sales Marketing Distribution and E-Commerce, Carla da Silva.