LOW-COST airline, Fastjet Zimbabwe on Thursday announced it was releasing an aircraft for the repatriation of Zimbabwean and South African nationals seeking to go back home following the imposition of lockdown orders by the two countries.
The airline will be flying between Zimbabwe and South Africa and has already been approved by relevant officials from both countries.
“The airline’s submission to operate a mission specific charter flight in support of the repatriation needs of both Zimbabwean and South African Nationals for travel between Harare and Johannesburg and vice versa, on Friday May 29, 2020 has met with final approvals from the relevant authorities in Zimbabwe and South Africa,” Fastjet said in a statement.
The airline said the first flight was intended for nationals and permanent residents from both countries who were presently stranded and returning home because of the pandemic.
Fastjet Zimbabwe accountable manager, Ed Berry said the repatriation flight will be in full compliance with the lockdown regulations for Zimbabwe and South Africa.