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Air Zimbabwe resumes London flights
By Our reporter at September 27, 2011 | 1:15 AM | 0 Comment
AIR Zimbabwe has resumed servicing its domestic, regional and international routes but management says the national airline would only be able to operate normal flight schedules by end of October. The national airline used to fly to Johannesburg two times daily. Currently, it is flying into South Africa four times a week as it is battling to attract passengers. This more...
Air Zimbabwe flies empty
By Our reporter at September 20, 2011 | 9:42 PM | 1 Comments
AIR Zimbabwe flew back to Harare on Sunday afternoon with only one passenger from Victoria Falls as the national airline struggles to restore customer confidence. The airline had earlier landed in the resort town with 16 passengers on its MA60 plane from Harare. The plane carries over 60 passengers. A source at Victoria Falls International Airport told state-run, more...
No passengers for Air Zim, still grounded
By Our reporter at September 17, 2011 | 3:20 AM | 3 Comments
AIR Zimbabwe yesterday failed to resume flights after failing to attract passengers amid reports it incurred a US$6,8 million loss during the just-ended strike by its workers. Acting group chief executive officer Innocent Mavhunga said commencement of flights was as good "as re-entering the market". He said it would take the airline over six months to restore more...
Air Zimbabwe remains grounded
By Our reporter at September 15, 2011 | 9:07 AM | 0 Comment
AIR Zimbabwe planes remained grounded yesterday after the airline failed to secure funding to settle debts that include outstanding salaries for pilots. The national airline, previously known for excellence in service provision, was forced to suspend flights in July due to protracted labour disputes. Acting chief executive Innocent Mavhunga confirmed yesterday that more...
Air Zimbabwe to resume flights
By Our reporter at September 7, 2011 | 1:01 AM | 1 Comments
AILING national passenger carrier, Air Zimbabwe, could resume flights as early as next week as it has been given a financial lifeline by government of a substantial but undisclosed amount to cater for workers’ one month salary. The amount is coming from government through the Ministry of Transport, Communication and Infrastructure Development. It will help the more...
