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Tanzania-focused low-cost carrier Fastjet saw a surge in passenger numbers in January, which is normally the quietest month each year for airlines. A total of 55,695 passengers were carried last month on a load factor - a measure of how full planes are - of 69%. This was a 78% jump in passenger num
Read moreAfrican low-cost airline Fastjet has taken one step closer to launching operations in Zambia after receiving approval from authorities on the first phase of its application for an air operation certificate (AOC). The company, which already serves the Tanzanian market, said that it hoped Zambia will
Read moreAfrican budget airline Fastjet continued to hit new passenger records in November. The carrier increased its number of Tanzanian passengers by 90% to 63,146 in November and achieved a load factor - which measures how full its aircraft were - of 77% during the month. It also said it increased its De
Read moreFears about the fallout from a potential Ebola outbreak hammered stocks in the travel and leisure sectors on Tuesday with UK-listed airlines and tour operators dropped sharply. In contrast, supermarket and mining stocks were bucking the trend with the two sectors, which have both bore the brunt of t
Read moreAfrican budget airline Fastjet has hit a new passenger record for September. The no-frills carrier part-owned by Easyjet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou said its operations in Tanzania increased passenger numbers by 79% to 57,756 and achieved a load factor - which measures how full its aircraft were -
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