Africa’s intricate air connectivity was reduced as Independent regional airline Airlink today launched a new direct three-times-weekly service between Johannesburg and Luanda, Angola. The service is operated with a 98-seat Embraer E-190. Airlink Chief Executive Officer Rodger Foster was represented…
United Airlines and Africa’s fast-growing airline Airlink have signed a new codeshare agreement. United says it will offer customers more connections between the US and Southern Africa than any other airline alliance. The new agreement, which is subject to government approval,…
Kenya Airways PLC and Airlink (PTY) Ltd. signed an interline agreement that extends Kenya Airways’ reach in the Southern Africa region. The new agreement offers customers seamless travel to over 40 cities across Africa. Kenya Airways continues to diversify its…
In a bid to offer travelers access to over 25 destinations in South Africa including Bloemfontein, George, Upington, Skukuza, Nelspruit, Hoedspruit, and Port Elizabeth, one of Europe’s mega carriers, Lufthansa and SWISS are partnering with Airlink, one of Africa’s fastest-growing…
Rodger discusses the reality of the market, without SAA and a state airline to compete with. Also the opportunities this provides and the challenges that exist. Views: 27
Today an important flight took place between the African mainland and St. Helena. Using an E-190, Airlink undertook a “proving flight” from Windhoek in Namibia to the island. The over water portion of the flight took nearly four hours. The…