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16 Jul

Airlink doubles Walvis flights

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Airlink has introduced a second daily flight between Johannesburg and Walvis Bay, boosting air connectivity between Namibia’s west coast and South Africa’s economic hub. The additional service began on 4 July. Namibia Airports Company (NAC) chief executive officer Bisey /Uirab, speaking on behalf of Air Connect Namibia, said the added frequency supports Walvis Bay’s position as a key trade, investment, and tourism centre in Southern Africa. “This new Airlink expansion offers travellers improved air access to Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. It is a strategic link that reinforces Walvis Bay's role as a Southern African trade, investment and tourism…

Air Namibia liquidation came as blessing for international airlines

info_e12wt4csUncategorisedAir Namibia liquidation came as blessing for international airlines, Airlink, Eurowings and Ethiopian Airlines, Namibia Airports Company (NAC)

Tujoromajo Kasuto The shutdown of Air Namibia barely left a gap on flying routes, as those that were serviced by Air Namibia, continue to be covered by airlines such as Eurowings Discover, Airlink and Fly Namibia among others. Namibia Airports Company (NAC) spokesperson, Dan Kamati says that the country is expecting Qatar Airways to resume its flights to Hosea Kutako International Airport on 25 June, which augurs well for growth in international routes. In addition to flight schedules of Fly Namibia, Airlink, Eurowings and Ethiopian Airlines has increased its weekly flights to Windhoek from four to five and Angola’s TAEG…

More routes for NAC airports

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Staff Writer Airlink, the privately-owned regional airline has commenced with a new direct service between Cape Town and Walvis Bay scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The new route which started on 02 March 2021, is Airlink’s fourth between South Africa and Namibia, with other services linking Cape Town and Windhoek in addition to flights from Johannesburg to Windhoek and Walvis Bay. The route will also enable seamless multi-city travel itineraries for international and local tourists visiting popular destinations in Namibia and South Africa. This comes as another privately-owned airline FlyWestair intends on increasing their frequencies to Andimba Toivo Ya…