FlyNamibia launches a new service to South Africa
Namibian domestic and regional carrier FlyNamibia is set to introduce a new service to South Africa. The airline, which is now a franchisee of South African regional airline Airlink, will launch flights between Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. Effective 29 October 2023, the FlyNamibia is planning to operate four weekly return flights to the Mother City.
FlyNamibia, under its previous brand FlyWestair, was the first private airline to be granted scheduled passenger airline status in Namibia. The airline has been operational since June 2019 and has expanded its network of flights to include domestic routes from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek to Ondangwa, Rundu, Katima Mulilo and Oranjemund, as well as a regional route from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town.
FlyNamibia announced in September 2022 that it is partnering with South African private airline Airlink. The airlines' shareholding will continue to be majority-owned by Namibian private investors, with a minority shareholding now being held by Airlink. As an Airlink franchisee, FlyNamibia's flight inventory in now available on the Global Distribution System (GDS). The airline has also launched a new booking platform, which is linked to Airlink and the GDS. FlyNamibia also joined the prestigious International Air Transport Association (IATA).
