Zimbabwe’s privately-owned airline, Fastjet, has been awarded IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration.
FASTJET ATTAINS IOSA REGISTRATION
The award-winning airline announced that it has successfully achieved the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration.
This is good news for passengers and travellers who can confidently choose to fly with Fastjet.
ADHERENCE TO HIGH STANDARDS
Fastjet Zimbabwe has been working towards this registration, as part of its vision to achieve international recognition in upholding globally recognized safety and quality standards.
This registration acknowledges Fastjet’s conformance and adherence to the highest operational and safety standards in the aviation industry.
“Obtaining the IOSA registration is a significant milestone for our company, which is a testament of our commitment to safety and continuous improvement of our operations. We take great pride in our team, whose expertise and relentless effort have allowed us to meet the rigorous requirements set by IOSA.” Nunurai Ndawana spokesperson for Fastjet Zimbabwe said.
IOSA REGISTRATION FOR FASTJET
Administered by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the IOSA program was created in 2003 to assess airline operational management and control systems.
In fact, IOSA registration is recognised globally as the highest benchmark for airline operational safety, and the assessment encompassed a comprehensive evaluation of Fastjet’s management systems and operational procedures across key areas, including flight operations, maintenance, engineering, and ground operations.
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ROUTE NETWORK
The airline connects Zimbabwe’s three major cities – Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls.
Furthermore, Fastjet offers international flights from Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls to Johannesburg in South Africa.
It also operates services from Victoria Falls to Mbombela (Kruger) Nelspruit Mpumalanga in South Africa.
A VALUE CARRIER
Since commencing operations, Fastjet has carried over 4 million passengers.
The independently run carrier has thus established itself as a reliable African airline brand, with a range of value-added products and services.
As part of Fastjet’s commitment to offering choice, flexibility and value, customers benefit from generous free baggage allowances, flexible change options, multiple payment channels, airport lounge access on select routes, and ancillary services such as car hire.
FASTJET’S ACCOLADES
Fastjet is a multi-award-winning African airline that launched scheduled operations in 2012.
It has indeed won several awards. These include World Travel Awards in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 2020, 2021 and 2022.
The airline walked away with Skytrax World Airline Awards in 2017 and 2019. It also ranked among the top ten finalists for 2021, 2022 and 2023.
The carrier has even carried a number of dignitaries and celebrities including Richard Branson.
