Air Zimbabwe Jetliner Resumes Normal Flight Schedules after being Granded in South Africa

The only operational aircraft (Boeing 767-200) of Zimbabwean national carrier, Air Zimbabwe, resumed its normal flight schedules on Friday evening starting with Flight UM462 UNB/HRE from J’Burg to Harare.

“Air Zimbabwe is pleased to inform its valued clients and other stakeholders of the resumption of its normal flight schedule for both domestic and regional routes effective 25 October 2019, starting with flight UM462 UNB/HRE.” read the statement.

The airline’s management apologized to its customers for inconveniences caused after it was grounded earlier on Wednesday by South Africa’s state-run airports management company, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).

“The National Airline wishes to sincerely apologise to all its valued passengers for all inconveniences caused. Air Zimbabwe wishes to thank and appreciate all its valued passengers for their patience, understanding and continued patronage of the National Airline.” read the statement.

Air Zimbabwe had been suspended from using South Africa’s airports over unpaid landing and parking fees. In total, the airline owes foreign and domestic creditors more than $300 million.

“Air Zimbabwe has not adhered to the cash basis terms for using airports owned by Airports Company South Africa,” ACSA said in a statement. “the prohibition will remain in place until outstanding amounts are settled.” ACSA added.

However, while announcing the resumption of the flight, Air Zimbabwe did not disclose whether the dues were paid or the settlement terms it made with ACSA.