1 Oct 2011

SAA starts flying from Johannesburg Ndola, here's the press release: "South African Airways (SAA) is set to commence operations to Ndola (Zambia) from 1 October 2011. Recently awarded for the best “Service Excellence in Africa”, the airline will fly to Ndola three times a week, in support of its goal to strengthen its African route network. The introduction of this new route will provide a convenient air connection between South Africa and Zambia. Ndola is not only the third-largest city in Zambia, it is also the heart of the copper belt and Zambia’s mining capital. Theunis Potgieter, SAA’s GM Commercial adds: “The introduction of this route is aligned to the airline’s growth strategy, which aims to introduce new services to feasible destinations, enhancing business travel which effectively nurtures economic growth on the African continent.” This route will be serviced by the A319 aircraft which accommodates 120 customers in a two class configuration, which includes business and economy class. SAA flights to Ndola will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. SAA is working closely with its partner, SA Airlink, complementing their early morning departures from Johannesburg; to give customers increased travel options The introduction of this route follows SAA’s recent announcement of three new routes to Bujumbura (Burundi), Kigali (Rwanda) and Cotonou (Benin), from 31 October this year."

27 Sep 2011

Ndola International Airport is renamed Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (after the United Progressive Party Leader)