RE: Fjet/Emirates again17 May 2018 12:54
Following its migration to its new reservation platform, Fastjet has concluded a refreshed interline agreement with Emirates.
The agreement will see Fastjet�s inventory available, in conjunction with Emirates inventory, through the Global Distribution System(s) Amadeus and Travelport and is expected to stimulate onward connecting traffic throughout Fastjet's network in East and Southern Africa. Both airlines share common markets in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia.
Fastjet, Emirates interline agreement to stimulate future traffic connections
Interline agreements enable travel for passengers who require flights with more than one airline to complete their full journey. "The agreement is historic for Fastjet. Fastjet has become the first African low-fare airline to engage with major global airline brands," says chief executive Nico Bezuidenhout.
Bezuidenhout adds that beyond the expected growth in connecting inbound traffic volumes, the enablement of trade and tourism will be significant: "Fastjet connects international hubs with major urban centres in our markets; in Tanzania, for example, travellers would be able to seamlessly connect between Dar es Salaam and Mwanza, Kilimanjaro and Mbeya all of which support various industry and tourism nodes."