Air Botswana

Air Botswana to codeshare with Kenya Airways

Air Botswana will place its code on Kenya Airways’ newly announced service between Gaborone and Nairobi.

Air Botswana adds flight to Harare

Air Botswana has added a third weekly flight between Gaborone, Botswana and Harare, Zimbabwe. The new flight operates on Saturdays in addition to the current service offered on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Air Botswana to partner with South African Airlink

Following a bid opened to select a strategic partner for Air Botswana as part of a privatisation plan, Botswana’s government has selected South African Airlink as its preferred bidder.

Air Botswana to be privatized, identifies shortlisted companies

The government of Botswana, having recently announced its intention to privatize the national airline, has announced the shortlisted bidders, among whom are two Africa-based airlines , Comair of South Africa and Ethiopian Airlines. Neither the size of the stake for sale nor other details are public.

Air Botswana leases a BAe146

Air Botswana has leased a BAe146-100 from BAE Systems Regional Aircraft. The airline plans to replace its entire fleet during the 2008/09 financial year.