Tag Archives: Air Zimbabwe
Another Setback for Air Zimbabwe
After resumption of its flight operations for barely two months, Air Zimbabwe has again suspended its domestic flights. Apparently Robert Mugabe has used Air Zim’s aircraft for his Singapore’s flight.
The domestic flights to Harare, Victoria Falls and Bulawayo were suspended by Air Zimbabwe on Monday...
Air Zimbabwe Pilot Strike Cancels Thursday’s Flight
The long heaped pilot rage is overshadowing the national airline of Zimbabwe. According to the latest update, Air Zimbabwe has regretfully announced to cancel UM725 that was scheduled to fly from London Gatwick to Harare on this Thursday, August 11, 2011 as the strike is still on.
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Air Zimbabwe’s Saturday 23 July, 2011 Flight Cancelled and Rescheduled
We are all aware of Air Zimbabwe’s deteriorating situation and the hassle that has been created by the former pilot’s strike. As a consequence of these circumstances, passengers whose flights were postponed had to be compensated on other flights which were already booked resulting in disturbing the...
Latest on Air Zimbabwe Strike
Zimbabwe’s national carrier, Air Zimbabwe has always been a favorite airline not only for its citizens but also for people who travel from London to Harare or Bulawayo. The airline has a great service and provides direct flights to Harare from London Gatwick. It operates internally as well i.e. from...
Formal Resumption of Flight Operations by Air Zimbabwe
The latest news release on www.airzimbabweuk.com announced the formal resumption of flight operations by Air Zimbabwe. The Gatwick bound flight finally departed from Harare this morning at 0700 hours and is scheduled to arrive approximately 1800 hours. It comes as a sigh of relief for many AirZim clients,...
Flights with Air Zimbabwe to Resume – The Strike Ends !!!
According to Mr. David Mwenga, General Manager for Europe & UK, The Zimbabwean Airline, Air Zimbabwe will be flying tonight after long weeks of strike, that shook not only its internal structure but also left a scar on the airline’s reputation. The losses resulted by this strike are incalculable...
Air Zimbabwe remains Grounded!
Air Zimbabwe is still on strike which is creating worse scenario for the travelers who already bought the e tickets for their flights. Pilots are not working and the only reason is that they have not been paid the bonuses and salaries from the last year.
Air Zimbabwe Chief Executive Mr. Mavhunga also...
Update: Air Zimbabwe Strike
Air Zimbabwe is one of the leading carrier for international and domestic flights which is on strike for the last three weeks. Air Zimbabwe flies from London Gatwick to Harare for direct flights, and it also operates domestically from Harare to Bulawayo and Victoria falls.
Pilot strike is still going...
Air Zimbabwe Industrial Action Close to Ending
Starting from last few days when the Zimbabwean administration has expressed interest to lend a hand Air Zimbabwe negotiating with the Pilots Union and putting in the rescue money there are increased expectations that the national airline will operate entire schedules.
According to the most recent reports...
Recent Update on Air Zimbabwe
The prolonged days of despair seem near an end as Air Zimbabwe displeased staff can now see a solution to the problem as the Zimbabwean Government has expressed to pour the required sum of around 4 million US dollars in the nearly broke airline.
As of Now it cannot be assured but in any case, the...
Air Zimbabwe Pilots Strike Update
The troubled airline, Air Zimbabwe has yet again cancelled its flights to Harare, Zimbabwe and all other domestic, regional and international routes as ‘the pilots strike’ has entered week three.
Air Zimbabwe is a low cost budget airline based in Zimbabwean capital Harare and is currently facing...
Latest up Date on Air Zimbabwe Strike
In a recent update, the national airline of Zimbabwe stated that the pilot strike will continue this week and flights on the March 30th and 31st are now cancelled. The carrier further stated that as of now it does not have any information as of when the flights will resume.
Travel agents are contacting...
Air Zimbabwe Pilots on Strike
As of March 22, 2011 Air Zimbabwe pilots are on strike and Air Zimbabwe flights since the first day of the strike to date have been cancelled.
Later last year, the airline upgraded its fleet by addition of two new planes and also added more flights to Harare in its flight schedule from London. However,...
Official Notification: Air Zimbabwe Schedule Changes on Sunday Flights
This is to officially announce the schedule changes in Air Zimbabwe’s flights departing and arriving on Sunday. The changes are applicable on both out bound and inbound flights therefore, reserved, issued and partly used tickets also require schedule checks. All travelers/customers, that are booked...
2010-2011: Tough times for Airline and Tourism Industry
The start of the year 2011 proves quite disturbing for many airlines as in the very beginning, the political unrest in Egypt followed by the same in Libya and Bahrain have cost billions to the national carries of the states as well as other airline flying to / from or via the affected countries.
Flights...
Air Zim Increases Flight Frequency on London-Harare Route
The flag carrier and the proud operator of the ‘only’ flights to Harare, from London, Air Zimbabwe (UM) is the first choice airline for those in a hurry to land in their hometown. However, since past few years the carrier’s twice weekly schedule, overbooked flights and raising price due to increased...
Air Zimbabwe Fares Increase, Who is the cheapest now?
We all know that the one carrier that has been dominating the skies over Zimbabwe, especially as far as direct flights are concerned, is Air Zimbabwe (UM).
The country’s national carrier, Air Zimbabwe also referred as ‘Air Zim’ that offers flights to Harare from London Gatwick Airport, twice weekly...
Air Zimbabwe Expected To Increase Fleet Size
According to Afriquejet.com Zimbabwe’s national carrier and the operator of only direct flights to Harare – Air Zimbabwe is to buy four new planes with about US$ 500 million.
As Air Zimbabwe is the only direct flights to Harare and domestic and regional operator of flights to Bulawayo as...
Weather In UK Today – Snow Chaos Continues
According to Met office recent weather update, “Temperatures will raise a couple of degrees above freezing on Kent coasts and in city centers, remaining below freezing inland. Maximum temperature 2 °C.”
However, an overall dry and cloudy weather is expected in the country. Met office also says...
Air Zimbabwe Cheap Flights To Harare – On Sale
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...
Most Recent News On Rail, Road & Airports In UK
Because of the current disruptions imposed by adverse weather and heavy snow fall in many parts of the UK and Scotland, train services are disrupted at many routes. Also signal problems and delays due to other reasons are also causing travel difficulties for rail and road travelers. While, at present...
Bulawayo – The City of Kings
“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...
Flying above Zimbabwe and more
Air Zimbabwe’s recent strike has stirred up the subject that how safe are flights to Zimbabwe and what is the threat planes are likely to face, while flying above Zimbabwe.
Here let’s remember that since the country has embraced political stability and peace, there has been no plane crash reported....
Air zimbabwe Pilot’s strike over : David Mwenga
AIR Zimbabwe says it is resuming domestic and international flights on Friday after resolving a pay dispute with pilots and cabin crew on Wednesday evening.
The state-owned carrier’s 60 pilots and cabin crew went on strike on September 8 pressing for the payment of their outstanding allowances.
The...
Its Official , Air Zimbabwe Terminates pilots on strike
Air Zimbabwe terminates pilots on strike – 2 hours ago
Pilots have been fired upon ignorance of deadline to return their posts, said Zimbabwe’s state airline. deadline to return to their posts.
A weekend deadline was communicated to the pilots to return to duty, which was ignored.
“The airline...
