Airlink finally gets go ahead for new route

Airlink route approved

 Airlink has now been given the go ahead to launch direct Cape Town to Gaborone flights from 1 April 2025.

This news comes after the airline had to withdraw sales for the new route after the Botswana Civil Aviation Authority (CAAB) informed Airlink that it had not been granted authorisation to operate the route.

The Aviation Authority had also requested that the airline remove all advertisements of the new service and had even fined Airlink for marketing and selling flights without their approval.

“We appreciate both governments’ aeronautical regulatory bodies for resolving the matter so that Airlink can do what it does best, which is connecting people and markets by providing reliable and convenient flights with great service. We have reinstated the flights in the global reservations system, which lets customers make reservations for flights on the route,” Airlink CEO and Managing Director Rodger Foster said as per Travel News.

“Gaborone and Cape Town are important destinations for business and leisure travel. We have seen rising interest and demand from local and international long haul customers for an Airlink direct service between the two cities.” Foster added.

Flight schedule

Airlink will operate its modern 44-seat Embraer E140 Regional Jets on the the route according to the following schedule:

• Flight 4Z 364 will depart Cape Town at 10:50 and arrive in Gaborone at 13:00 every Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 
• Flight 4Z 365 will then depart Gaborone at 13:45 and arrive in Cape Town at 16:00 on the same days. 

Fares on the route will include a 20kg free economy class checked-in luggage allowance as well as a 15kg sporting equipment allowance.

Full fare economy (Y class) tickets will include a 30kg complimentary luggage allowance. On board, customers will also be treated to a complimentary light meal and refreshments.