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Fastjet's first international flight lifts off this week

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14-Oct-2013 Low-cost airline fastjet (LON:FJET) said its first international flight will take off on Friday this week (October 18).

It is scheduled to leave the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Tanzania at 9.15am and arrive at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo airport in South Africa at 11.45am.

Ed Winter, the firm's chief executive and interim chairman, told investors: "The South African department of transport has completed its review of the additional documents it requested and has issued an updated Foreign Operator Permit.

"fastjet is delighted that, in line with our expansion strategy, operations can now commence on this route.

"Until now, flying between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg has been prohibitively expensive for many people. The launch of this service offers a new, affordable and reliable option to both Tanzanians and South Africans."

Flights between the two cities will initially be operated three times a week, the company added.