Airlink expands African network

Airlink Cargo has expanded its Africa route network with the launch of f lights between Johannesburg and Gaborone, Botswana as well as between Windhoek, Namibia and Cape Town. “With these two f lights, launched in October, we offer greater connections between all the African and South African destinations we service, helping to boost trade in the region,” said Alwyn Rautenbach, executive manager at Airlink Cargo. He told FTW that the Johannesburg- Gaborone route had been in the planning stages for a long time but agreements needed to be finalised between the Botswana national carrier, Air Botswana, for the handling of the cargo in the capital city. “The belly hold cargo capacity is around 1.5 tonnes in the City Jet Avro RJ85 and we offer afternoon flights five days per week – Monday to Friday,” said Rautenbach. The Cape Town to Windhoek flights are offered twice daily – early mornings and late afternoons – seven days per week. According to Rautenbach, there is capacity for up to 500 kilograms of cargo per flight. “The flight timings make it ideal for courier companies who need to get shipments out on the same day or overnight,” he said. INSERT & CAPTION We now offer greater connections between all the African destinations we service. – Alwyn Rautenbach