Any good African airlines?

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Ethiopian don’t have a bad rep. But if these things are anything to go by…their 757’s always seem to be very dirty!

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Not that ive been on them, but I think Eithiopean are meant tobe good

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Not to forget of course, that Inter Air also operate 727’s, as do Comair/BA.

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Inter Air still use the B707 from JNB, both for charter and schedule. It was going to be used by Aero Zambia before the Zambian government kicked them out. Sun Air has resumed operations. Currently flying from Lanseria to Cape Town with DC-9 aircraft. Nationwide still operate quite a few Bac-111’s.

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I know there is a charter airline based in Jo’burg which operates pax charters on 707-320’s. You can get a glimpse from the ramp, usually.

Air Zimbabwe got rid of their 707’s a few years back I think – replaced by 767-200.

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I know Etheopean did in the early 90’s but these have been replaced by 767’s

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The predecessor to Zambian Airways, Zambia Airways (now unfortunately bankrupt I believe) were great to fly with. I flew with them on many occassions as a child. At the time (25 years ago) they had very old BAC 1.11 400’s, a DC-8 and later a B707. I think when the 707 wasn’t acceptable at European airports due to noise, they had a DC10to operate the long haul routes. All brilliant aircraft and a really eye catching livery. It’s a shame they and other African airlines are no longer around, the skies are much duller without them. I also remember flying with Air Malawi (VC-10)and East African Airways (VC-10 again). Anybody else remember these airlines?

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Flew with Tunisair once on an A320, They were good.

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Don’t some African carriers still use the 707? If so, which ones?

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Well ,

I flew with both Royal air Maroc and Tunis Air .
Both are good and have a good reputation.

My friens working at Air France maintenance says that Tunis Air
does a great job in maintenance business, one of the best in Africa.

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Lots of good local carriers…

Zambian Airways is very good – only small Beech 1900D’s, but always an on-schedule smooth flight with impressive service…stewardess always wipes down your table for you and pours your drink.

Zimbabwe Express was OK but not sure if they still exist. They used to use ATR 42s.

Air Malawi have a good rep but never sampled them personally.

In South Africa, British Airways operate domestic and regional flights using 737s and 727s – I think they give an excellent service for next to nothing. Biz class return on a flight of 3 hours each way for £150.

I’m sure everyone disagrees with my choices though!