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Qatar Airways Acquires 25% Stake in SA’s Private Airline -Airlink

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Qatar Airways Acquires 25% Stake in SA’s Private Airline -Airlink

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Airlink flies to more than 45 destinations in southern and East Africa. The deal will enhance an existing code-share agreement between the airlines. Abidjan, Abuja, Accra, Harare, Luanda, and Lusaka are among the African cities newly added to the extensive Qatar Airways network.

Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in the privately owned South African carrier Airlink, according to some media reports. The financial details of the deal have yet to be made public.

Airlink flies to more than 45 destinations in southern and East Africa. The deal will enhance an existing code-share agreement between the airlines. Abidjan, Abuja, Accra, Harare, Luanda, and Lusaka are among the African cities newly added to the extensive Qatar Airways network.

Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport.  Airlink is a privately owned, premium, full-service regional airline serving a comprehensive network of destinations throughout Southern Africa. We’re operating independently under our own unique 4Z flight code offering our customers more choices, more connectivity, and more travel opportunities.

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Airlink is Southern Africa’s independent airline measured by flight movements and maintains over 65 aircraft, operating to more than 45 destinations in 15 African countries and to St Helena Island. It is a member of IATA – The International Air Transport Association and is IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit Program) accredited.