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Schedule Change for Selected flights from 28/10 to 10/11

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SCHEDULE CHANGE OF AIR NAMIBIA SELECTED FLIGHTS FROM 28th OCTOBER 2013 TO 10th NOVEMBER 2013

Thursday, October 17, 2013: Air Namibia hereby give notice that one of our Embraer ERJ135 aircraft will undergo a mandatory maintenance check from 28th October 2013 to 10th November 2013, and as a result, we shall have a temporary change to our ERJ operated flights schedule as follows;

  • Harare/Lusaka (HRE/LUN) Sunday morning flight is to operate in the afternoon, and departs Windhoek (WDH) at 12h30
  • Luderitz/Oranjemund (LUD/OMD) Monday and Wednesday morning flight moved to afternoon, and departs for LUD at 14h40. The Friday and Sunday flights are to depart for LUD at 10h25 instead of 11h00.

Walvisbay (WVB) times adjusted as below;

  • Windhoek – Walvisbay (WDH-WVB) departs at 16h10 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday instead of 15h00 (Monday & Wednesday ) or 11h10 (Friday).
  • Windhoek – Walvisbay (WDH-WVB) departs at 10h10 instead of 11h10 on Sunday.
  • Windhoek – Walvisbay (WVB-WDH) departs at 11h20 instead of 13h20 on Sunday.

NOTE: All times local

Conditions for the procedure

  • All passengers will be re-protected on SW flights only.
  • Passengers are to be rebooked at no fee.
  • No re-routing to other airlines.

Refund procedures:

  • Full refunds for unused tickets will be granted regardless of terms and conditions of the fare (even non-refundable tickets).
  • Please note: all refunds must be processed within 7days from receipt of request for the refund by passenger.

For further additional information and enquiries in this regard, please contact your nearest Air Namibia office or contact our call centre by telephone on +264612996111 or Email:

 

Air Namibia and Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways signs code-share agreement with Air Namibia

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NAIROBI/ WINDHOEK: July 30, 2013

Kenya Airways has boosted its footprint within the Southern Africa region with the signing of a new code-share agreement with Air Namibia, the national carrier of Namibia.

The deal paves way for daily connections between the airlines’ Nairobi and Windhoek hubs through Johannesburg in South Africa and Lusaka in Zambia.

Under the code-share agreement, Kenya Airways will place its ‘KQ’ code on Air Namibia flights from Johannesburg and Lusaka to Windhoek. In turn, Air Namibia will place its ‘SW’ code on Kenya Airways flights from Lusaka and Johannesburg to Nairobi.

Kenya Airways and Air Namibia

Kenya Airways Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Titus Naikuni and the Air Namibia Managing Director Ms. Theo M. Namases hailed this new partnership as a huge boost to improving connectivity within Africa.

“We are excited about this partnership. By facilitating convenient travel for our passengers, this code-share agreement will enable us to make a contribution towards spurring sustainable development in Africa,” Dr Naikuni said.

This code-share agreement with Air Namibia brings the number of code-share arrangements that Kenya Airways has signed with other international carriers to 20.

Ms Namases, said: “The industry we operate in is highly competitive and dynamic. Only smart and efficient airlines will survive. Gone are the days of – I can do it alone. As African airlines we need to realize that smart partnerships are the way forward, and the key to sustainability and survival”.

Namibia is one of the most stable democracies and economies in Africa with a GDP per capita of USD 7800. It currently benefits from large investment projects in its mining industry, a key driver in the country’s economy.

The new code-share services between Air Namibia and Kenya Airways went on sale on the June 20, 2013. 

Routing: Nairobi to Windhoek vv. via Lusaka  or  Nairobi to Windhoek vv. Via Johannesburg. 

About Kenya Airways

Founded in 1977, Kenya Airways is a member of the SkyTeam Alliance and a leading African airline. The pride of Africa fly’s to 59 destinations worldwide, 47 of which are in Africa carrying over three million passengers annually. 

Kenya Airways has a modern fleet of 42 aircraft. With an order of 31 aircrafts over the next 3 years of which 9 are 787 Dreamliners, KQ is one of the fastest growing carriers in the African continent. 

Kenya Airways takes pride for being in the fore front of connecting Africa to the world and the World to Africa through its hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. 

For more information, please visit: www.kenya-airways.com