Harare and Lusaka joined by PROFLIGHT AIRLINE
Lusaka, Zambia – Proflight Zambia has launched its new international route from Lusaka to Harare which aims to boost trade, passenger movements and connectivity between the two capitals.
The introduction of the new flight to Harare from Lusaka makes Zambia’s leading domestic airline Proflight Zambia the only airline servicing the route with early morning flights 4 times a week.
The airline flew Zambian delegates and officials to Harare from Lusaka on its inaugural flight to begin the service on the route.
Mr Allowance Sango Director Aviation and Rail Transport in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development in Zimbabwe said during the launch in Harare: “This is a wonderful development in the aviation industry and the destination connectivity will benefit travellers from both countries.”
Mr Sango added: “The coming of Proflight in our skies reaffirms the commitment between Zambia and Zimbabwe in opening up Africa’s airspace. This is a move of accelerating Africa’s agenda in opening up Africa’s skies.”
The new route that links Harare and Lusaka four times a week is one such conduit that will strengthen trade relations between the two countries.
Kasonde Mwila Director Human Resource and Administration Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the Zambian side led a delegation with Proflight’s Capt. Philip Lemba from Lusaka to Harare with the airlines inaugural flight to officially launch the service.
The airline will fly four times a week, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with flight P0031 leaving Harare at 08:25hrs and arriving in Lusaka at 09:35hrs. P0030 leaves Lusaka at 06:45hrs and arrives in Harare at 07:55hrs.
