December 15, 2010 in Travel Articles | 595 views | No Comments
With many new and rising airlines in Africa, the overall performance of the continent exceeded expectations. Where there were many new arrivals and increased flight frequencies to many African destinations, the grounding of Ghana International earlier this year, created a huge gap for those seeking flights to Accra. The heart of Safari, Sun and Surf Africa remained glowing throughout the year and an increase in flights to the continent in July and December came as quite a surprise.
Country wise analysis of flights to and from South Africa is as follows:
1. South Africa:
This travel capital of [...]
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December 10, 2010 | 524 views | No Comments
A UK based Travel Company; Travel House UK has recently advertised cheap flights to Harare on SALE for coming Easter. This surprising offer is targeting ‘Early Birds’ for advance reservation and promises great saving on all ‘well in time’ reservations of flights to Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe.
The lowest inclusive flight fare is 599 GBP on a direct flight to Harare for traveling season [...]
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November 23, 2010 | 721 views | No Comments
“The City of Kings”, Bulawayo is Zimbabwe’s second largest and beautiful city. It is recognized from the wide tree lined streets that start from the very beginning of the city’s borders. Surrounded by beautiful parks, a legacy of Cecil John Rhodes, Bulawayo is just the perfect spot to begin discovering Zimbabwe.
Flights to Zimbabwe, are available from nearly all parts of the world, while flying [...]
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November 15, 2010 | 536 views | No Comments
With the onset of holiday season in Zimbabwe, two things happen simultaneously, smiles go wide and fares go high. If you are not a native, a settler or a holiday maker than you will understand what I mean. At times it makes me wonder why they price fares and flights so low when no one is travelling! When majority wants to fly, so flies the fare…sky high.
However it is still possible to get cheap [...]
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November 1, 2010 | 400 views | No Comments
KLM is nowadays focusing hard on African air travel market. Where tourism is taking new dimensions and airline are increasing routes to Far East Asia and Americas, KLM is spreading its wings in African continent. The airline has recently increased its routes and also launched flights to four new destinations in Africa.
In this context, Air France (KLM Group) will be offering twice weekly flights to [...]
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October 29, 2010 | 495 views | No Comments
If you are flying to Zimbabwe in April, it is the perfect time to visit the HIFA Festival.
The word HIFA, is abbreviation of “Harare International Festival of Arts”. This is the largest national festival which has now turned into an international event. The festival attracts great attention from western media as well as UNESCO, as it is a means of saving and reviving the rich African traditions. [...]
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October 12, 2010 | 542 views | No Comments
Due to an Industrial action by PCS union, Border and control services at all UK airports including London Heathrow will be effected. The Industrial action will start form October 13th Wednesday and will last till October 14, Thursday 23:59 local time.
The PCS union is the representative of UK border & control Agency staff. Hence, the affected areas are likely to be the check in and checkout points, [...]
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October 11, 2010 | 553 views | No Comments
The flight scene keeps changing every now and then in Zimbabwe. At times it is the governments, at times the crippling economy but there is a huge dependency on one direct airline that creates problems of a limited choice and shortage of seat availability. As soon as British Airways stopped operating it’s services from Harare, there was but only hope for it to be replaced by an equally popular [...]
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August 30, 2010 | 1,728 views | No Comments
Zimbabwe is one of the fortunate African countries to have its own flagship and direct flights “Air Zimbabwe”.
Air Zimbabwe also referred as “Air Zim” is headquartered in capital city, Harare and connects the country with Southern Africa, Asia and England. Flights to Zimbabwe from London are the most popular route of Air Zimbabwe. Every Monday and Thursday, Air Zimbabwe Flight flies form [...]
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July 15, 2010 | 2,901 views | 4 Comments
“Zimbabwe” is the name of a rich culture, friendly people, genuine smiles and a destination that promises an extravagant experience. Although, since the country has its flagship carrier “Air Zimbabwe”, cheap flights to Zimbabwe are no more hanging in the corner of heaven. Every Monday and Thursday, Air Zimbabwe Flight flies form London Gatwick to Harare International Airport offering cheap [...]
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April 24, 2010 | 1,933 views | 2 Comments
Although many places and creatures in Africa are the best in their own kinds, some still assert that Zimbabwe offers some of the bests. Be stunned by the waters of the Victoria Falls, be amazed by the rolling hills, experience the circle of life with the enormous elephants and buffalo and never forget, go back in time with the rock arts that were created even before civilizations sprouted.
Although [...]
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