Air Tanzania launches flight to Guangzhou on 8 May 2021

 Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

Air Tanzania is pleased to announce to all customers that from 8 May 2021 the Tanzanian national airline will officially launch direct scheduled flight between Dar Es Salaam and Guangzhou every Saturday and return to Dar Es Salaam on Sundays with its 787 Dreamliner. A one-way flight lasts about 11 hours and it will be conducted once in a fortnight.

According to the conditions set by the relevant authorities, those who will be able to travel from Dar es Salaam are Chinese citizens and people with special travel permits like Tanzanians and other nationals.

Air Tanzania states on its Facebook, "This is an opportunity for all Tanzanians to be able to transport goods between Dar es Salaam and Guangzhou at a very affordable price. For more information contact us through 0800110045."

The air tickets for the Dar Es Salaam - Guangzhou route are not available for sale online. The flight details have not been disclosed.

Updates, 23/11/2021

Image courtesy: Boeing

Boeing and Air Tanzania have announced an order for a 787-8 Dreamliner, a 767-300 Freighter and two 737 MAX jets at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. Air Tanzania will use the aircraft to expand service from the country to new markets across Africa, Asia and Europe.

The order, valued at more than $726 million at list prices, was previously unidentified on the Boeing Orders and Deliveries website.

Based in Dar Es Salaam, Air Tanzania will expand its current fleet of 787s, leverage the new 737s for its regional network and the 767 Freighter to capitalize on Africa's burgeoning cargo demand.