Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced some interim changes to its schedule, due to concerns around the COVID-19 resurgence and the identification of new strains.
The imposition of extended curfews in both Zimbabwe and South Africa has affected travel planning, and the airline has temporarily adjusted its schedules to accommodate customers' journeys to and from airports and also to adapt to the expected trading environment and match current traveller demand. This means a temporary re-timing of flights (focusing on avoiding early morning and late evening operations), consolidating some flights with a later or earlier service, and a reduced frequency on some routes.
Trade support will continue via email as per the current arrangements.
The carrier has extended its Flexible Booking Change Policy (no change fees and no fare differences) until June 30, 2021. Furthermore, as it is receiving many requests to move bookings for passengers with COVID Positive PCR test results, these changes can be made at no additional fees and charges, even when requested within 48 hours before the original travel date (a copy of the test result must be submitted via email). All other terms of the Flexible Booking Change Policy remain unchanged with free changes and no fare differences to be collected for those passengers needing a booking change more than 48 hours before their original flight departure.
The airline advises passengers to always carry proof of travel (boarding pass, ticket and PCR Test results) when travelling to or from the airport, and to share a copy of their planned itinerary with those collecting or dropping them off at the airport.
Harare to Johannesburg
First flight will depart Harare at 08h55 and arrive in Johannesburg at 10h40.
Last flight will depart Harare at 16h00 and arrive in Johannesburg at 17h45.
Johannesburg to Harare
First flight will depart Johannesburg at 08h30 and arrive in Harare at 10h10.
Last flight will depart Johannesburg at 18h15 and arrive in Harare at 19h55.
Johannesburg to Bulawayo
FN 8664 will depart Johannesburg at 15h40 and arrive in Bulawayo at 17h00. Additional flights will operate on Mondays and Thursdays in addition to the existing flights on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Bulawayo to Johannesburg
FN 8663 will depart Bulawayo at 17h30 and arrive in Johannesburg at 18h50. Additional flights will operate on Mondays and Thursdays in addition to the existing flights on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Harare to Bulawayo
On Mondays and Wednesdays, FN 8441 will depart Harare at 08h30 and arrive in Bulawayo at 09h20.
On Fridays, FN 8443 will depart Harare at 13h30 and arrive in Bulawayo at 14h20.
On Sundays, FN 8443 will depart Harare at 10h30 and arrive in Bulawayo at 11h20.
Tuesday and Thursday flights are suspended until March 1, 2021.
Bulawayo to Harare
On Mondays and Wednesdays, FN 8442 will depart Bulawayo at 09h50 and arrive in Harare at 10h45.
On Fridays, FN 8444 will depart Bulawayo at 14h50 and arrive in Harare at 15h45.
On Sundays, FN 8444 will depart Bulawayo at 11h50 and arrive in Harare at 12h45.
Tuesday and Thursday flights will be suspended until March 1, 2021.
Harare to Victoria Falls
Services will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The Sunday flight will depart Harare at 13h15 and arrive in Victoria Falls at 14h25.
Victoria Falls to Harare
Services will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The Sunday flight will depart Harare at 14h55 and arrive in Victoria Falls at 16h00.
The Victoria Falls-Johannesburg route, primarily catering for leisure travel, will be suspended from January 14 to March 15, 2021.
Fastjet shops and airport ticket sales offices are also affected, with Harare, Bulawayo and Johannesburg ticket sales open during check-in hours and Vic Falls closed until further notice.
