Proflight Zambia opens all-cargo line to South Africa
Overwhelmed like all airlines in the world, by the drastic drop in demand for passenger flights, Proflight is turning to freight to stay the course. To do this, the main Zambian company launched on September 1, a cargo route Lusaka - Johannesburg. The transport of goods between the Zambian capital and the South African city is done every Tuesday and Thursday, during this month of September. Flights leave Lusaka at 7:30 p.m., and Johannesburg at 11:50 p.m.
The service is provided in Jetstream 41, and will change to CRJ-100 depending on the evolution of demand. Basically, it was an aircraft designed to carry people, but which had its seats removed for the occasion. Instead, nets were installed there "so that freight is transported in accordance with best industry practice". In addition, an experienced engineer accompanies each flight, to ensure optimal loading and transport of all cargo.
With the opening of this line, Proflight becomes the only Zambian company to operate cargo flights. “All reservations and cargo handling are done through BidAir Cargo, a leading cargo company, providing airport-to-airport express solutions, and related services to the courier and logistics industry. express, ”says the company.
Founded in 1991, the company flies from its base in Lusaka to the Zambian cities of Livingstone, Mfuwe, Lower Zambezi, Ndola, Solwezi, and Durban and Johannesburg in South Africa.
The service is provided in Jetstream 41, and will change to CRJ-100 depending on the evolution of demand. Basically, it was an aircraft designed to carry people, but which had its seats removed for the occasion. Instead, nets were installed there "so that freight is transported in accordance with best industry practice". In addition, an experienced engineer accompanies each flight, to ensure optimal loading and transport of all cargo.
With the opening of this line, Proflight becomes the only Zambian company to operate cargo flights. “All reservations and cargo handling are done through BidAir Cargo, a leading cargo company, providing airport-to-airport express solutions, and related services to the courier and logistics industry. express, ”says the company.
Founded in 1991, the company flies from its base in Lusaka to the Zambian cities of Livingstone, Mfuwe, Lower Zambezi, Ndola, Solwezi, and Durban and Johannesburg in South Africa.
Source: newsaero
