from SAMBULO DLAMINI in Mbabane, Eswatini
Swaziland Bureau
MBABANE, (CAJ News) – ESWATINI Air is to commence flights at the end of this month, heralding a new chapter in the country’s travel and tourism industry.
As a revamped operation, Eswatini Air, said it was taking a cautious approach to ensure a smooth entry in the market.
It is therefore introducing its service in four phases.
The launch phase is between the King Mswati III International and Johannesburg, South Africa, operating two flights per day effectively March 26.
The second phase is the flight to Harare, Zimbabwe, effective April 14 and offering four flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
The third phase, flights to Durban, South Africa, will be added to the schedule effective 5 May 2023, offering a flight each day of the week.
Phase III also includes the introduction of a third daily flight between King Mswati III and Johannesburg.
The final launch phase entails addition of Cape Town, South Africa to the route network effective June 2. Cape Town will be operated three times per week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
“The reservations and ticketing system is now open for bookings and ticket purchases,” Eswatini Tourism confirmed.
Eswatini Air is formerly known as the Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation.
– CAJ News