airlink introduces new flight schedules

june 2007

Airlink launched its new route between Bloemfontein (BFN) and George (GRJ) on 4th May 2007 operated by 29 seater Jetstream 41’s. The launch flight schedule initially offers flights once a week, departing Fridays and Sundays, providing the community in the Free State with a new access to the Garden Route. The schedule is specifically designed to accommodate travellers who wish to visit their holiday homes or take up their timeshare in the Plett and George area, it also caters for small business and conferences taking place at Fancourt.

Bloem (BFN) George (GRJ) flight schedule:

    Departure   Arrival  
 Friday   BFN at 17h15   GRJ at 18h45  
 Sunday   GRJ at 15h00   BFN at 16h35  

Airlink at the same time also added extra capacity between Port Elizabeth (PLZ) and Bloemfontein (BFN) departing Fridays and Sundays, also using the 29 seater Jetstream 41. This is a successful business route which Airlink has been operating for some time. Airlink increased the frequency in response to traveller demand.

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Bloem (BFN) new flight schedule:

    Departure   Arrival  
 Friday   PLZ at 15h25   BFN at 16h55  
 Sunday   BFN at 17h00   PLZ at 18h35  

Following the success of these additional flights, Airlink will also, from 23 July 2007, further increase its Elizabeth (PLZ) and Bloemfontein (BFN) service with the introduction of a Monday flight.

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Bloem (BFN) flight schedule from 23 July2007:

    Departure   Arrival  
 Monday   PLZ at 08h50   BFN at 10h20  
 Monday   BFN at 10h50   PLZ at 12h25  

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