DC4 charter series
Etihad launches flights to East Africa
A local charter company recently announced the
launch of an exclusive, colonially inspired “Springbok” incentive series,
featuring the historic Douglas DC4 Skymaster aircraft, operating into some of
Southern Africa’s most loved incentive destinations. Aptly named “The Colonial
Victoria Falls”, “Lourenco Marques” (travel to Mozambique) and “German
South-West” (travel to Namibia), the journeys aim to recreate the elegance of
air travel from a bygone era, coupled with iconic destinations.
The Group Incentive Series combines flights,
accommodation, transfers and activities. Passengers are invited to “dress for
the occasion”, reminiscent of a time when service on board really was rare
roast beef, instead of peanuts and pretzels.
Originally intended as military transport for the
US Army Air Force during the war years, the Douglas DC4 aircraft was used by
South Africa Airways for its famed “Springbok Service” between Johannesburg and
London, a journey which used to take an unbelievable 36hours! The aircraft is
unpressurised and can seat 48 passengers.
Etihad launches flights to East Africa
Etihad Airways has commenced flights to Nairobi
from Abu Dhabi (Etihad does have regular flights to Australia, opening up East Africa
to this market). The new daily, two-class A320 service is the airline’s first
passenger service to East Africa and a critically important step in expanding
its presence in Africa. The A320 has 16 Pearl Business-class and 120 Coral
Economy-class seats.
Air Namibia – flights from Windhoek to Victoria Falls and Harare
Air Namibia made its maiden direct flight from
Windhoek to Harare on the 16th May when it’s Embraer ERJ-135 landed
at Harare International Airport at 11h25.
The airline, which also offers direct flights daily
between Windhoek and Victoria Falls, becomes the 12th airline to introduce
flights to Harare. On arrival, the 37-seater single-class plane, received the
traditional water cannon salute reserved for planes making their inaugural
flights into the country. The airline has plans to introduce a 112-seater Airbus
A319.
Air Botswana – Daily flights from Cape Town to Maun
We are very excited to announce that Air Botswana has
introduced daily services between Maun in Botswana and Cape Town.
The service operates seven days a week, with two
direct flights each day ... giving travellers the opportunity to enjoy a sea
and delta holiday experience!
Flight Schedule
•Direct Flights – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
•Maun/Cape Town – Daily departure and arrival
times: 15h25 // 17h55
•Cape Town/Maun – Daily departure and arrival
times: 09h45 // 12h25
The plane is a BA146 which is a 75-seater aircraft.
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Well the man who started Douglas DC4 Skymaster aircraft flights is really an intelligent person. He has covered the risky flights of that old Second World War plane under beautiful names of history and antiquity. Yesterday, I saw on Reliance Travels UK so many airlines offering cheap flights to Lagos, Accra, Harare and other tourist destinations in Africa but none matches that idea of Douglas DC4 Skymaster aircraft. My prayers are with the passengers of that “historic” airplane.
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