Dinar Daily
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.
Latest topics
» Deadly stampede could affect Iraq’s World Cup hopes 1/19/23
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeYesterday at 6:02 am by Ditartyn

» Dave Schmidt - Zim Notes for Purchase (NOT PHYSICAL NOTES)
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeSat Mar 23, 2024 9:25 am by swizzlestick

» ZIGPLACE
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeWed Mar 20, 2024 6:29 am by Zig

» CBD Vape Cartridges
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeThu Mar 07, 2024 2:10 pm by Arendac

» Classic Tony is back
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeTue Mar 05, 2024 2:53 pm by Mission1st

» THE MUSINGS OF A MADMAN
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeMon Mar 04, 2024 11:40 am by Arendac

»  Minister of Transport: We do not have authority over any airport in Iraq
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeMon Mar 04, 2024 11:40 am by Verina

» Did Okie Die?
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeMon Mar 04, 2024 11:34 am by Arendac

» Hello all, I’m new
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeWed Jan 31, 2024 8:46 pm by Jonny_5

» The Renfrows: Prophets for Profits, Happy Anniversary!
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeWed Jan 31, 2024 6:46 pm by Mission1st

» What Happens when Cancer is treated with Cannabis? VIDEO
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeWed Jan 31, 2024 8:58 am by MadisonParrish

» An Awesome talk between Tucker and Russell Brand
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeWed Jan 31, 2024 12:16 am by kenlej

» Trafficking in children
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeMon Jan 29, 2024 7:43 pm by kenlej

» The second American Revolution has begun, God Bless Texas
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeMon Jan 29, 2024 6:13 pm by kenlej

» The Global Currency Reset Evolution Event Will Begin With Gold, Zimbabwe ZWR Old Bank Notes
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 28, 2024 3:28 pm by Mission1st

» Tucker talking Canada
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeWed Jan 24, 2024 6:50 pm by kenlej

» Almost to the end The goodguys are winning
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeMon Jan 22, 2024 9:03 pm by kenlej

» Dinar Daily Facebook Page
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeMon Jan 22, 2024 3:34 pm by Ponee

» The Fundamentals of Finance and Pimpy Live
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeThu Jan 18, 2024 7:17 am by Dinarhater

» Why Won't the Iraqi Dinar Scam Die?
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim I_icon_minitimeWed Jan 17, 2024 5:19 pm by RamblerNash

New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim

Go down

New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim Empty New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim

Post by RamblerNash Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:28 am

New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim


November 14, 2016 in News


THE recently signed Zimbabwe- South Africa Bi-lateral Air Services Agreement signifies the death knell for the struggling national carrier, Air Zimbabwe, as it opens it to unlimited competition from South African Airways (SAA) analysts said.

BY PAIDAMOYO MUZULU

Zimbabwe and South Africa signed the agreement during the inaugural Bi-National Commission between the two neighbours. In terms of the agreement, each airline will now enjoy as many as 85 flying frequencies per week into each other’s territory.

MDC-T legislator, Eddie Cross said Air Zimbabwe will not survive the competition.

“Air Zimbabwe is not in a state to compete against anyone. It has insufficient aircraft to provide a reliable service,” he said.

Cross said that its survival is hinged on it getting a strategic partner.

“The national airline needs to enter into a strategic partnership with an operating airline to continue flying, otherwise it can’t stand the competition,” he said.

Economist, Maxwell Saungweme said Air Zimbabwe’s demise could be hastened if SAA adopted low airfares.

“AirZim and other airlines will be affected if SAA starts charging low fares or even fares below what the other airlines are charging. Otherwise I don’t see anything changing,” he said.

Saungweme said the national carrier would continue to survive on government subsidies.

“The airline has been operating on huge government subsidies and if sustainability, profitability and self-sufficiency were part of its business model by now it should have stopped flying that route.”

SAA now has permission to fly directly into Harare International Airport, Bulawayo International Airport and the Victoria Falls International Airport.

Ironically, the three airports form the golden triangle and profitable routes in Zimbabwe.

Last week, the government was complaining about South Africa marketing Victoria Falls as its resort to international tourists.

Now with more direct flights, analysts argue South Africa would reap all the tourists’ dollars.

Transport minister Joram Gumbo confirmed that the recently signed agreement increases the frequencies, but argued the national airline would survive.

“We just agreed to increase frequencies to 85 per week. These include both cargo and commercial flights. The agreement is that those with the capacity should do so and we could not wait to sign the agreement until our airline was strong,” he said.

AirZim board chairperson, Chipo Dyanda said she was not aware of the details of the agreement.

“I have not had sight of it (agreement). You are better off talking to the chief executive officer, (Ripton) Muzenda,” she said.

However, Muzenda refused to comment over the phone and requested to have the questions emailed to him.

At the time of going to print, Muzenda had not responded to questions sent to him on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe currently has only four flying aircraft against SAA’s over 50.

SAA also has advantage that they have a variety of planes to suit the routes, while AirZim has B737, B767 and A320, which may be unprofitable if traffic is thin.

AirZim’s woes are further compounded by the licensing of low cost airlines such as FastJet and Rainbow Airlines, which are also operating on the domestic scene.


https://www.newsday.co.zw/2016/11/14/new-zim-sa-air-services-pact-spells-doom-airzim/

*****************
New Zim-SA air services pact spells doom for AirZim 258310255 
>>>TNTBS's YouTube Channel<<<
RamblerNash
RamblerNash
GURU HUNTER
GURU HUNTER

Posts : 24270
Join date : 2015-02-19

Back to top Go down

Back to top


 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum