Comair Celebrates Inaugural Maputo Flight

 British Airways (operated by Comair within southern Africa) has launched its flights between O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and Maputo International Airport in Mozambique.
 It’s a 65-minute flight and British Airways’ fleet of Boeing 737-300 and 400s will operate this route with daily return flights and a double daily service on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Flights have been timed to enable ease of connectivity for international travellers transferring through ORT to Maputo. Passengers on this route will have a choice of two cabins: Club (Business Class) or Traveller (Economy Class).
Club customers can check in for their flight at the dedicated Club check-in counters and relax in the departure lounges, while waiting for their flight. All customers are provided with complimentary onboard refreshments, appropriate to the time of day.

Rezidor Opens Maputo Radisson Blu

 Rezidor has opened the very first Radisson Blu property in Mozambique – the First Class Radisson Blu Hotel, Maputo. The 154-rooms hotel enjoys a prominent location overlooking the Indian Ocean, within easy reach of Maputo International Airport and downtown. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Maputo is located near famous sights such as the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, the Coconuts Entertainment Centre, the Polana Casino, the Natural History Museum and the Associação Núcleo de Arte, home to the studios of more than 100 artists, sculptors and ceramicists. Guests enjoy a range of amenities and Radisson Blu signature services, such as free high-speed Internet access. The Filini Bar & Restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine and wines. With its terrace, the airy restaurant is a great setting for a business lunch or dinner. The chic Oceano Bar is a lively place to catch up with friends; and the trendy Palmeira Lounge is another good option. There’s also the glamorous Pool Bar. Guests can relax in the hotel's sun tanning area or take a dip in the large outdoor swimming pool. They can also step up their work out routine in the hotel's fitness room, kitted out with the latest equipment. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Maputo is also ideal for events ranging from large conferences to board meetings: Facilities include three meeting rooms, a conference room spanning 252 square meters that can be divided into three, and a flexible pre-function area of 153 square meters.

Maputo Route for BA

Comair Limited, operator of British Airways in southern Africa, will commence with scheduled services between Maputo International Airport and Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport in May next year. The flight schedule comprising daily return flights with a double daily service on Tuesdays and Saturdays, is timed to enable ease of connectivity for international travellers transferring through O.R. Tambo International Airport to Maputo. Bookings to-and-from Maputo are already available for sale. Flights will also be added to ba.com as well as integrated and sold through the kulula.com website shortly. For travel agents operating in Mozambique, selling systems are currently being activated and will be available early next year.