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Air Namibia has released a statement following media and industry speculation on the continued viability of the national carrier.
The release states that Air Namibia will continue to operate as per its mandate, transporting passengers and cargo between domestic destinations, the rest of southern Africa and Europe, via Frankfurt. Flights will continue to operate according to the published flight schedule.
Furthermore, confirmed support by the Namibian Government, Air Namibia’s sole shareholder, was highlighted.
Budget allocations as per Calle Schlettwein, Minister of Finance in the National Assembly, were confirmed as follows:
- N$740 million (€50.55m) for 2018/19
- N$676 million (€46.18m) for 2019/20
- N$698 million (€47.68m) for 2020/21
The statement continues that “the continued financial assistance provides testimony that the Government of the Republic of Namibia rallies behind its national airline due to its strategic importance to the economy”.
Source: tourismupdate.co.za
