Fastjet postpones flights at the last minute

Fastjet has postponed its first international flight between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg, following administrative delays. The flight, which was scheduled to take place on September 27, was postponed after the South African Department of Transport made a “very late” request for additional documentation this week, the airline said in a statement. “This postponement is very disappointing,” said Fastjet chief executive, Ed Winter. “Unfortunately however, administrative delays of this nature are not unusual in the markets in which we operate,” he added. According to Fastjet, while it delivered these documents without delay, the department indicated that it would take several days to process them. The airline does not expect the delayed launch to have any material effect on its financial performance. Flights between the two cities will initially be operated by Fastjet three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, increasing in frequency as soon as consumer demand dictates. Fastjet said all passengers affected by the delay would receive a full refund and assistance with re-booking a complimentary seat to fly within the next month. Source: eTNW