Etihad, Fastjet Zimbabwe Forge Partnership to Boost Air Connectivity

Etihad Airways and Fastjet Zimbabwe have forged a strategic partnership designed to significantly boost air connectivity. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Harare, will allow passengers to book journeys across both airlines on a single ticket, with sales commencing on August 24, 2026.

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Africa is an important part of Etihad's growth, and partnerships like this one with Fastjet Zimbabwe are how we extend our reach and open up more of the continent for our guests. From Harare to Victoria Falls, travellers can now plan their journey across Zimbabwe on a single ticket, and we look forward to building on this cooperation.

This new interline agreement, codeshare arrangement, and frequent flyer collaboration will enable seamless connections for passengers. Etihad travelers arriving in Zimbabwe can connect to Fastjet's domestic routes, including Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, as well as to Johannesburg. Conversely, Fastjet customers gain access to Etihad's extensive global network via Abu Dhabi.

The partnership is set to strengthen ties between Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates, facilitating easier access to key tourism and business hubs within Zimbabwe. For Fastjet passengers, the agreement unlocks a world of travel, connecting them to Etihad's network across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and beyond.

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This marks the beginning of what we believe will be a significant partnership. We are delighted to be working alongside Etihad Airways, one of the world's leading airlines, exploring opportunities to improve connectivity, broaden travel options for our customers and further strengthen Zimbabwe's links with key international markets.

Etihad Airways views this as a crucial step in its expansion strategy in Africa. "Africa is an important part of Etihad's growth, and partnerships like this one with Fastjet Zimbabwe are how we extend our reach and open up more of the continent for our guests," stated Arik De, Etihad's Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer. Fastjet Zimbabwe's CEO, Donahue Cortes, echoed this sentiment, calling it the "beginning of what we believe will be a significant partnership."

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This partnership opens up the world for our customers in Zimbabwe. From Harare, travellers can now connect onto Etihad's global network and reach Abu Dhabi and destinations across the Middle East, Asia, Europe and beyond, all on a single ticket. We are proud to give the people of Zimba