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	Air Zimbabwe Grounded By Fuel Shortage
		A senior Air Zimbabwe official said on Tuesday the carrier was forced to ground all seven of its planes on Monday, and to cancel all its domestic and international flights "until further notice" due to fuel shortages.
		Air Zimbabwe's board of directors has responded to the grounding by suspending the airline's chief executive Tendai Mahachi and two other senior managers, with transport officials saying Mugabe's government felt embarrassed by the halting of flights.
		Air Zimbabwe's official spokesman, David Mwenga, and board vice-chairman Jonathan Kadzura, who issued a statement to state media announcing the suspension of the managers, were both unavailable for immediate comment on Tuesday.
	news.airwise.com /story/view/1132661263.html (447 words)

	Air Zimbabwe hikes fares by 500 per cent - Travel - smh.com.au
		Zimbabwe's state-owned national airline has hiked domestic and international fares by between 200 and 500 per cent as it seeks to stay aloft despite deepening economic problems, official media reported on Monday.
		Air Zimbabwe, which has long-haul flights to London, China and Dubai, was last November forced to ground its entire fleet due to fuel shortages.
		Air Zimbabwe was also forced to increase its fares after the central bank halted financial support for the airline.
	www.smh.com.au /news/travel/air-zimbabwe-hikes-fares-by-500-per-cent/2006/10/25/1161699382618.html (441 words)

	Air Zimbabwe Passenger Opinions about Air Zimbabwe standards
		Eventually Air Zimbabwe London answered and promised to call me with information that day, which they did and informed me categorically that we were on the11am flight on Saturday 23rd December.
		Another traveller got hold of Air Zimbabwe Harare and was told there was a flight at 5.30 that day.
		I flew domestically between several destinations in Zimbabwe, and thought Air Zimbabwe was decent enough.
	www.airlinequality.com /Forum/air-zimb.htm (1662 words)

	Zimbabwe airline to resume London flights after settling debt - USATODAY.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's troubled state airline was scheduled to resume its flights to London on Wednesday after paying off a $2.8 million debt to an international air navigation agency that had threatened to seize its aircraft.
		Air Zimbabwe said in a statement the week-long suspension of flights to Britain ends with the resumption of its London service overnight Wednesday.
		Zimbabwe is suffering its worst economic crisis since independence, with inflation of more than 1,000%, the highest in the world, and acute shortages of hard currency, gasoline, food and essential imports.
	www.usatoday.com /travel/flights/2006-11-15-zimbabwe-airline_x.htm?csp=34 (364 words)

	Urban Legends Reference Pages: Hatchet Job
		Air Zimbabwe bought many of its planes second-hand from other airlines, and the one we got into was no exception.
		Air Zimbabwe failed to appreciate the attempt to breathe life into an old urban legend by dragging its name through the mud.
		Beech whose encounter with clear air turbulence left him on the wrong side of the closed cockpit door and who had to use a pocketknife to unscrew the hinges to get back in only seconds before the fuel tank in use completely drained.
	www.snopes.com /travel/airline/fireaxe.asp (1486 words)

	Air Zimbabwe suspends London flights, fears repossession - USATODAY.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP) — Cash-strapped national carrier Air Zimbabwe has suspended its flights to London fearing the seizure of its planes by a European navigation agency over a $2.8 million debt, an official said Saturday.
		Air Zimbabwe's fortunes have been flagging in recent years because of shortages of fuel and spare parts, as well as allegations of poor management.
		Air Zimbabwe acting chief executive officer Oscar Madombwe told members of parliament earlier this year that passenger numbers slumped from one million in 1999 to 23,000 last year.
	www.usatoday.com /travel/flights/2006-11-12-airzimbabwe-london_x.htm?csp=34 (416 words)

	Air Zimbabwe cancels London flights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Air Zimbabwe has suspended its London flights fearing the possible seizure of its planes by a European navigation agency over a 2.8 million U.S. dollar debt, The Herald reported on Saturday.
		Air Zimbabwe constantly sends its technical staff to Dubai for training with one of their suppliers.
		Air Zimbabwe's financial problems come at a time when the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has stopped funding parastatals, saying they should instead go to their parent ministries.
	en.ce.cn /World/biz/200611/13/t20061113_9392543.shtml (218 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Africa \| Trade body suspends Air Zimbabwe
		Air Zimbabwe owes IATA, which acts as a clearing house between members, $1.3m for tickets booked with other airlines.
		The company is the national carrier of Zimbabwe, which is facing an a severe economic crisis - with acute shortages of hard currency, gasoline, and food.
		Zimbabwe pulled out of the Commonwealth in December, after the body extended its suspension over allegations of widespread human rights abuse.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/africa/3459139.stm (270 words)

	Air Travel: Zimbabwe Travel, Zimbabwe Safaris & Tours
		The first inhabitants of Zimbabwe were the San people who lived a hunter-gatherer existence across all areas of the country, until they were displaced by the arrival of Black African people from the...
		Zimbabwe is entirely landlocked and is situated between the Zambezi River and Zambia in the north and the Limpopo River and South Africa in the south.
		Zimbabwe is divided into eight provinces and has three official languages, with English the language of business and government.
	www.bookinafrica.com /articles/252/air-travel/info.aspx (1041 words)

	Zimbabwe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		GEOGRAPHY: Zimbabwe is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Mozambique to the northeast, South Africa to the south and Botswana to the southwest.
		AIR: Connections to Kariba, Hwange, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, Gweru, Masvingo and Buffalo Range are run by Air Zimbabwe (UM).
		Zimbabwe is a member of the Southern African Development Community and agreed in 1993 to the formation of a Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa.
	www.air-2000.com /zimbabwe.htm (3518 words)

	Air Zimbabwe cancels flights to London
		Air Zimbabwe, the country's state-run airline, has decided to cancel all flights to London amid fears that aircraft will be seized to cover outstanding debts.
		The financial dispute follows last month's announcement by Air Zimbabwe that fares would increase by 500 per cent, which was blamed at the time on the rising costs of fuel and equipment.
		Zimbabwe is now in its eighth consecutive year of recession and currently has the world's highest inflation rate.
	news.cheapflights.co.uk /flights/2006/11/air_zimbabwe_ca.html (368 words)

	Air Zimbabwe cancels London flights over debt
		NATIONAL carrier Air Zimbabwe has suspended flights to Britain fearing its planes will be seized by a European navigation agency over a $2.8 million debt, reports said.
		The southern African nation is in its 8th year of recession, marked by the world's highest inflation rate, 70 percent unemployment and chronic shortages of food, fuel and foreign currency that has left state companies struggling to repay debt.
		Air Zimbabwe acting chief executive officer Oscar Madombwe told members of parliament earlier this year that passenger numbers slumped from one million in 1999 to 23 000 last year.
	www.newzimbabwe.com /pages/airzim28.14970.html (513 words)

	Zimbabwe
		Smith, Zimbabwe is a destination he recommends to his customers because of its incredible natural beauty, the hospitality of the Zimbabwean people, the professionalism of the government’s tourism bureau and staff, and the pleasant accommodations [many first class hotels in the urban centers and other adequate facilities in rural areas].
		Zimbabwe stands poised to expand its tourism industry and become a leading destination for tourists seeking beautiful sights and genuine hospitality.
		Air conditioning systems were not present - forcing windows t be left open and potentially increasing the risk of infection to those suffering from HIV/ADS.
	www.jacksonadvocate.com /zimbabwe.htm (4855 words)

	People's Daily Online -- Air Zimbabwe to introduce new flights
		The national airline, Air Zimbabwe,will introduce new flights in December to regional and international destinations, The Chronicle reported on Sunday.
		Air Zimbabwe spokesperson David Mwenga said some of the new regional flights would link Zimbabwe's major tourist destinations.
		Air Zimbabwe entered into a code-sharing partnership with Air Malawi and Air Tanzania.
	english.people.com.cn /200610/30/eng20061030_316353.html (300 words)

	Air Zimbabwe resumes London flights
		Air Zimbabwe cancelled its flights to the British capital on the weekend after the Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation won a court order empowering it to impound the airline's planes to recover a debt accrued over four years.
		The southern African nation, in its eighth year of recession, is struggling with a deep economic crisis, marked by the world's highest inflation rate, 70% unemployment and chronic shortages of food, fuel and foreign currency.
		Mike Bimha, the Air Zimbabwe chairman, was quoted by state media as saying that the flights to Zimbabwe's former colonial master had been suspended as a security measure while the airline searched for a solution to resume its services to London.
	www.newzimbabwe.com /pages/airzim29.14978.html (389 words)

	AirlineMeals.net forum / Air Zimbabwe one-passenger flight
		Local media reported earlier this month that Air Zimbabwe's maiden flight to Dubai, a Boeing 737, left with 49 passengers on board and made the return flight with just one.
		Industry officials say Air Zimbabwe has also been forced to delay several flights in recent weeks because of fuel shortages dating back to 1999 which have worsened over the past month.
		On Air France I once was alone on board, but first it was an EM2 (33 seats) and second, the flight back from ZÃ¼ri to Lyon was nearly full.
	www.airlinemeals.net /forum3/viewtopic.php?pid=7055 (1010 words)

	IOL: Air Zimbabwe resume London flights - report
		Harare - Zimbabwe's troubled national carrier has managed to settle a $2,8-million (about R20-million) debt owed to a navigation agency and will resume flights to London later this week, reports said on Monday.
		Air Zimbabwe abruptly halted flights to London last week over fears its plane would be impounded over the unpaid debt.
		Zimbabwe's central bank recently indicated it would not be able to dish out money freely to underperforming parastatals like Air Zimbabwe, prompting the carrier to hike tariffs by between five and six times.
	www.iol.co.za /index.php?from=rss_Africa&set_id=1&click_id=&art_id=qw1163410201677B251 (478 words)

	ZWNEWS.com - linking the world to Zimbabwe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Harare - Zimbabwe's troubled national carrier has managed to settle a $2,8-million debt owed to a navigation agency and will resume flights to London later this week, reports said on Monday.
		Lawyers for Air Zimbabwe had advised the company not to fly to London after ASECNA won a court order allowing it to impound a plane, forcing some travellers to change flight plans.
		The London flight is a popular one with many Zimbabweans because Air Zimbabwe is the only airline that allows payment in local currency.
	www.zwnews.com /issuefull.cfm?ArticleID=15487 (330 words)

	GoZimbabwe.com \| Another forex scandal at AirZim! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Air Zimbabwe spokesperson, David Mwenga yesterday skirted the issue of foreign currency payments in his written reply to written questions from a Zimbabwean paper.
		On allegations that the airline was guilty of externalising forex, he said Air Zimbabwe was authorised to use its foreign currency resources to pay for some specialised services.
		On allegations that the airline was losing millions in rent for one of its two offices currently closed, Mwenga said at one time, Air Zimbabwe moved from its traditional offices at the Piccadilly to Victoria Station in the UK, but it now operated only one office.
	www.gozimbabwe.com /airzim_051201.html (1410 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > World -- Zimbabwe govt slams airline for one-passenger flight
		HARARE –; Zimbabwe's government has criticised the cash-strapped national airline for flying unviable routes, including one trip which saw an Air Zimbabwe jet fly 6,000 km (3,728 miles) from Dubai with a solitary passenger aboard.
		The official Herald newspaper on Monday quoted Transport and Communications Secretary Karikoga Kaseke as saying Air Zimbabwe, struggling with chronic fuel shortages caused by the country's acute economic crisis, was a victim of 'inept management'.
		Kaseke and Air Zimbabwe officials could not immediately be reached for comment on Monday.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/world/20050530-1139-airlines-zimbabwe.html (365 words)

	Harare Parliament Launches Investigation Of Troubled Air Zimbabwe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Even as Air Zimbabwe has announced plans to add a second weekly flight between Harare and China, a parliamentary committee is launching an investigation into the operations of the long-troubled state airline.
		The source said Air Zimbabwe management has been given two weeks to prepare and present a report to the committee.
		Air Zimbabwe regional manager Chris Kwenda was quoted in the state-controlled Herald newspaper on Monday as saying the airline would add a second weekly flight to China early next year, to the industrial and technological hub of Guangzhou.
	www.voanews.com /english/Africa/2006-11-20-voa49.cfm (285 words)

	Air Zimbabwe Launches Flights to Beijing
		Air Zimbabwe successfully ended its virgin flight from Harare to Beijing from November 21 to November 25, with a short en route stop at Singapore.
		Zimbabwean ministers, businessmen, representatives from different sectors as well as Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, H. Zhang Xianyi, were invited as the first group of passengers to witness the event.
		This is the second direct line from African countries to Beijing since the launching of Addis Ababa-Beijing line by Air Ethiopia.
	www.chinaembassy.org.zw /eng/xwdt/t172317.htm (103 words)

	The Raw Story \| Air Zimbabwe suspends all London flights owing to unpaid debts
		Air Zimbabwe has accrued a 2.8 million US debt to the Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation over the last four years, reports the state-controlled Herald newspaper.
		The European-based agency has won a court order allowing it to impound Air Zimbabwe's plane to recover the debt, the paper said.
		Air Zimbabwe was previously popular with Zimbabweans because passengers could pay in Zimbabwe dollars rather than hard-to-find foreign currency, required by other outbound airlines such as British Airways and South African Airways.
	rawstory.com /news/2006/Air_Zimbabwe_suspends_all_London_fl_11112006.html (280 words)

	Travel & Tourism for Zimbabwe
		Zimbabwe is recognised as having some of the best Pro Guides in Africa.
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	www.escapeartist.com /zimbabwe/travel.html (559 words)

	Airfares to Zimbabwe
		Zimbabwe's primary international airports are Harare (HRE) and Victoria Falls (VFA).
		Kariba is accessible on Air Zimbabwe's scheduled domestic route.
		Zimbabwe has an impressive road infrastructure by African standards particularly between the major centers and within the Eastern Highlands.
	flights.safarimall.com /zimbabwe.htm (421 words)

	Air Zimbabwe - Europe's gateway to southern Africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Air Zimbabwe - Europe's gateway to southern Africa
		Air Zimbabwe is the largest passenger airline in Zimbabwe.
		Air Zimbabwe serves a number of regional destinations including Nairobi, Lilongwe, Dar-es-Salaam, Lusaka, Johannesburg, Durban, Mauritius and Kinshasa.
	www.airzimbabwe.co.uk (113 words)

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