Low-cost carrier fastjet plans to launch domestic flights in Mozambique. Chief Executive, Nico Bezuidenhout, said the development marked the carrier’s first expansion since the implementation of its ‘Stabilisation Plan’.

Tour operators have welcomed the news that African budget carrier fastjet plans to expand into Mozambique in the near future.

Commenting on the news, Dana Tours Director, Natalie Tenzer-Silva, said they are ecstatic with the news that Mozambique’s airspace is opening.

“We are eagerly awaiting details of the routes that fastjet will be flying. We are particularly hoping that the south and north of the country will be connected so that visitors can go from Bazaruto to Gorongosa or Ilha de Mocambique without having to detour via Maputo.”

Tenzer-Silva adds that with fastjet’s reputation and low-cost flights, Dana Tours believes that it will open up Mozambique beyond Africa to the world.

Henk Graaff, MD SW Africa, has welcomed the announcement that fastjet is spreading its wings to Mozambique, saying it will undoubtedly boost tourism to the country. “More airlines entering the market bring competition and as a result hopefully better prices. So, improved air access is bound to boost tourism.”

(secondary author: Darise Foster)

This story has been updated since it was published.