Majestic Air - Zimbabwe

[Capetonian]

Does anyone have any information about Majestic Air (6M) apparently starting service early July between Harare and Johannesburg using 747-300's and Tri-star's.

According to schedules, the Harare - Jo'burg nonstop on a Saturday 747-300 takes 2 hours 35 minutes (we all know there are fuel shortages in Zimbabwe but that's ridiculous!) against normal flying time on that sector of about 1hr 45.

[2high]

Never heard of them?? Sure its not a 748 with that sector time. It would be a brave investor to put put money into Zimbabwe - unless it is a scam to rip some doo good organization off.

[The Guvnor]

Given the history of the company - and those involved with it - I don't see this ever happening. Apparently, they have done a deal with Hewa Bora of the DRC to use their L1011-250 but is there really B747-300/L1011 loads worth of pax between the RSA and Zim??

I don't think so!!

[Who?]

Given the his-story of The Guvnor, how can he say anything can never happen?

[Mooney]

The 747-300 has been overhauled and left Singapore a few weeks ago.

[Capetonian]

I think Mooney's comment is telling :
The 747-300 has been overhauled and left Singapore a few weeks ago. If it takes 2:35 to fly HRE - JNB I suppose we can expect it to take a few weeks to get to Southern Africa from Singapore!
And yes, some do good organisation is doubtless being ripped off whilst a rich African gets richer and fatter. (Remember African Star Airways!)




[This message has been edited by Capetonian (edited 26 June 2001).]