New service from Gatwick to Durban
Comair has formally announced its intention to fly direct services between Gatwick and Durban. Whilst start dates have yet to be released, the airline has indicated that the flights will operate three times per week.Another decision has also to be made as to whether the flights will be operated under the BA franchise Comair branding or under their low cost brand kulula. The airline operates 14 Boeing 737 Classics but a long haul wide-bodied aircraft will be needed for the services..
Currently the only way to Durban from outside southern Africa is via frequent services through Johannesburg or the Emirates direct daily from Dubai. The new flights will save at least three hours including 80 minutes on the Durban – Johannesburg shuttle.
Comair dates back to 1946 and is the second longest operating airline in South Africa after the national airline. In 1996 it struck a franchise agreement with British Airways now extended until 2018. Its route network includes domestic destinations and most of the capitals in the region. www.comair.co.za
Posted on 13 June 2011 at 08:23
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