Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls ReportETHIOPIAN Airways has become the first regional airliner to confirm resumption of service into Zimbabwe post Covid-19 with first flight into Victoria Falls scheduled for October 6. However, aviation experts believe the re-opening of OR Tambo airport in South Africa is key to revival of the aviation industry in the Sadc region. In an interview yesterday, aviation expert, Ms Winnie Muchanyuka, who is also Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ) president, said South Africa remains key to South Africa aviation. If South Africa remains closed none of the Southern African-based airlines such as Air Link, BA/Comair, and South Africa Airways will be able to resume operations to Zimbabwe,” she said. Airlines that were flying into Victoria Falls before Covid-19 included Air Zimbabwe, Air Namibia, British Airways, Fastjet, Kenyan Airways, South African Airways and SA Airlink.

Source: Ethiopian News September 16, 2020 09:11 UTC