Emirates (EK) has confirmed its interest in partnering recently launched Tanzanian based LCC, fastjet (FN) having previously allured to a possible deal in the past, albeit only in broad terms.
Spurred on by Africa’s rapid economic growth amid increased trade with Asian economies, the Middle Eastern
carrier is looking to connect the bulk of the continent’s travellers to
the rest of the world through its Dubai hub with budget airlines
set to "feed" it with cargo and passengers via major cities like Nairobi, Dakar
and Luanda.
