12 Nov 2013 07:01
fastjet plc
("fastjet" or the "Company")
12th November 2013
fastjet sees strong demand for its new domestic route.
Additional flights added to schedule
fastjet, Africa's low cost airline, is pleased to announce that it is increasing capacity on the newly launched Dar es Salaam to Mbeya (Songwe) route in response to very high demand from its customers.
From 24thNovember a Sunday flight will be added to the existing timetable, and from 17thDecember fastjet will be operating an additional three flights per week, bringing the total number of flights per week between the two cities to seven. Tickets for additional flights will go on sale today.
The route, which was launched on the 1stNovember, has to date achieved an average load factor of 97.5%.with a number of flights selling-out completely.
Commenting on the success of the route, Richard Bodin, Chief Commercial Officer of fastjet said:
"We are thrilled with the response to the launch of the Dar es Salaam to Mbeya route. Although we knew demand for the route was likely to be high, initial passenger numbers have certainly exceeded expectations. We are delighted to be able to once again meet our customers' needs and add more capacity to this popular route.
We are seeing solid demand for our recently launched international route from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg and are currently looking at increasing capacity on this route."
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About fastjet plc
fastjet plc is the holding company for African airlines fastjet Tanzania and Fly540, which operates in Kenya, Ghana and Angola. Flights under the fastjet brand commenced in Tanzania in November 2012. The airline has introduced Airbus A319s into its fleet. By adhering to international standards of safety, quality, security and reliability, fastjet has brought a new flying experience to the African market at unprecedented low prices. fastjet is implementing the low-cost model across Africa and its long-term strategy is to become the continent's first low-cost, pan-African airline.
The results of a recent customer satisfaction survey showed that 100% of customers were likely to recommend fastjet to a friend. In developing its strong brand and identity, fastjet has won and been nominated for a number of awards, including winning three Transform awards for the rebrand and launch of fastjet and the award for "Brand Strategy of the Year" at the recent Drum Marketing Awards in London.
fastjet plc is quoted on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market.
For more information see www.fastjet.com