WINDHOEK, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Air Connect Namibia, an initiative led by the Namibia Airports Company (NAC), a state entity, on Tuesday welcomed the announcement of an additional third daily flight between Johannesburg, South Africa, and Windhoek, the Namibian capital, to support the growing demand for air travel in the region.
The new flight, which will be serviced by South African Airways' modern A320 fleet, will begin on Oct. 27, with departures from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport and Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport.
"The service is a positive step forward for the destination as we continue to pursue increased international connectivity and ease of air access. The new flight will provide much-needed capacity and offer consumers more choice and flexibility when traveling between the two destinations," said Air Connect Namibia Chairperson and NAC Chief Executive Officer Bisey Uirab. Air Connect Namibia is a collaborative air service development initiative mandated to improve air service to the country.
Moreover, he said increased air connectivity leads to mutual benefits as it fosters collaboration between the two cities and strengthens economic ties. "With this new flight frequency, we can expect to see an uptick in both inbound and outbound travel, which is essential for the development of our country's aviation sector," he said. ■