Fastjet signs sales deal with Emirates

(ShareCast News) - Fastjet and Emirates have signed a sales and distribution contract that will give passengers access to the African airline's growing route network.The AIM listed airline announced the agreement on Thursday, in which a bespoke link will be created between Emirates and fastjet's reservations systems.The company said it will benefit both airlines with greater passenger traffic and will give travellers in Africa the opportunity to connect to the rest of the world through Emirates' Dubai hub.Fastjet chief commercial officer Richard Bodin said he's delighted to be working with a highly regarded and successful airline."Not only will it allow us access to the millions of passengers that Emirates carries, it is also a significant validation of our operation, service and proven low-cost model."