By Wallace Mawire
Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced an extension to the Airbus A320 operation within its Flying Programme, with the service now continuing through to the end of October 2026. The decision follows a sustained increase in demand since the introduction of A320 operations in early August.
The announcement coincides with the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbabwe Tourism Expo in Masvingo from 9 to 12 September 2026, which the airline will be attending.
The Airbus A320 joined the Fastjet Zimbabwe fleet on 1 August 2026, deployed in support of the airline’s Flying Programme during the peak travel months of August and September, servicing the high-demand routes of Victoria Falls to Johannesburg and Harare to Johannesburg.
Building on the strength of the performance, the aircraft will not only continue operating until the end of October, but it will also return to service during the December festive period to provide additional capacity for customers travelling over the peak season.
Fastjet Zimbabwe Business CEO and Country Head, Donahue Cortes, said, “The Airbus A320 service continues to resonate deeply with our customers, and we are proud to see sustained growth in demand from both business and leisure travellers alike. Our new Business Premium product has been particularly well received, appealing not only to our corporate travellers but also to leisure customers who value the added benefits it brings, from generous luggage allowances and dedicated ground services to a thoughtfully elevated inflight experience.”
“This extension allows us to ensure sufficient capacity during the month of October and the peak December festive period. It reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering the standard of service our customers have come to expect from fastjet Zimbabwe,” concluded Cortes.
Fastjet Zimbabwe is a multi-award-winning African airline that began flight operations in 2015. Today, fastjet Zimbabwe connects three major cities in Zimbabwe by flying between Harare and Victoria Falls, as well as between Harare and Bulawayo. In addition, the airline offers international flights from Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls to Johannesburg in South Africa and from Victoria Falls to Kruger Mbombela in South Africa.
Its awards include World Travel Awards in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, Skytrax World Airline Awards in 2017 and 2019, and the top ten finalists for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025. Since commencing operations, fastjet has flown over two million passengers and has established itself as a reliable African airline brand, with a choice of value-added products and services.
In 2024, Fastjet Zimbabwe successfully achieved the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration. The registration acknowledges Fastjet Zimbabwe’s conformance and adherence to the aviation industry’s highest operational and safety standards. As part of the airline’s commitment to offering choice, flexibility and value, customers benefit from generous free baggage allowances, flexible change options, multiple payment channels, airport lounge access on select routes, free in-flight services and ancillary services.