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FN (Fastjet Zimbabwe) HRE-VFA

The 2nd segment is Harare, Zimbabwe to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe on Fastjet Zimbabwe. This airline only has 1 plane, A319 in its fleet. Although the larger company (Fastjet Tanzania) has a few more.

FN8001
HRE-VFA

Airbus A319
Dep: 1120
Arr: 1230

Harare Airport (International Terminal)


Harare Airport (Domestic Terminal)


Departure Hall


Gate Area. There's a lounge at the back, but not Priority Pass, and not really sure who has access.


I was quite excited to see this Air Zimbabwe MA60 (made by Avic, Chinese manufacturer) . Very rare to see one of these, since they're not certified by the FAA or EASA. This plane was also headed to VFA, departing 20min before my flight.



My plane, just arriving from DAR. This plane is also named "Cecil the Lion".


Boarding






Take-off



In flight magazine and BoB menu


In the air


The plane's previous Indian owner.


Landing, the plane flew past the Victoria Falls.




On the ground



The plane I just saw an hour ago


VFA Airport



I found both airlines perfectly fine. Air Botswana used a local cockpit crew, with a female pilot. Fastjet cockpit crew were foreigners, I believe one British and one Italian pilot. Both airlines were friendly and very professional. I hope this report is informative and helps anyone who's planning a trip to the area.
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