NEW domestic carrier,
FlyGoAir, plans to make
a second attempt
at launching domestic
flights, this time between
Johannesburg and Cape Town.
In November 2012, the
airline launched flights
between Lanseria and Kruger
Mpumalanga International
Airport but ceased operations
on the route immediately
after its inaugural flight.
KMIA’s management issued
a statement saying it had
“distanced” itself from any of
FlyGoAir’s operations after the
airline failed to communicate
its reasons for not operating
services as planned. Ceo,
Reg Sivsanker, told TNW a
decision had been taken at
that time to stop operating
smaller turboprop aircraft
and an application to the
South African Department
of Transport was made for
the amendment of FlyGoAir’s
operating licence to allow it
to operate large jets, which
would allow it to “compete
more favourably in the
marketplace”.
This time, FlyGoAir plans
to launch flights between OR
Tambo International and Cape
Town on June 29 using leased
aircraft from CemAir. The
airline will assist FlyGoAir with
the start-up of its operations
in the market through the
lease of a 50-seat Bombardier
CRJ, which is licensed by
CemAir and will be operated
by CemAir staff, Laura van
der Molen, cfo of CemAir, told
TNW.
FlyGoAir recently announced
on Facebook that it had
opened online bookings for
its premium flights from
Johannesburg to Cape Town
from R1 485, all-inclusive.
According to its website,
the carrier will operate on
Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays and will offer premium
services such as lounge
access and complimentary
meals and beverages on
board.
