Airlink will ramp its capacity from Mbombela to two domestic destinations – namely Nelspruit and Bloemfontein starting August 7, 2023. Besides the airline is also planning to start a new route between Mbombela and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe from November 28.
The airline is also planning to increase its capacity between Cape Town International and Mbombela to twice daily, six days a week, Monday to Saturday.
The enhanced frequency is in response to market demand and is part of the airline's route development strategy.
Roger Foster, CEO and Managing Director, Airlink said: “In response to market demand, Airlink is increasing flights between certain key destinations for local and international business and leisure travel. By scaling up Airlink’s schedule on these routes, we are giving customers more convenient choices and connections, which provides travelers with greater flexibility when planning their trips.”
Airlink also plans to increase its frequency from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Bram Fischer Airport (BFN). Adding an extra flight will increase the daily departures from three to four flights during the week and from two to three on weekends.
The airline will commence its flights between Mbombela (Nelspruit) and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) from November 28, 2023. The new route will increase its capacity to Zimbabwe's most popular destination and complement its existing service between Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and Livingstone
“The new service to Victoria Falls expands our direct connections between Southern Africa’s prime tourist attractions, i.e. the Kruger National Park and surrounds, Victoria Falls, as well as Cape Town and the Garden Route. The new route provides travelers with a greater choice of itineraries using direct Airlink flights and without having to connect via Johannesburg,” added Foster.