Air Tanzania must have one of the most interesting aircraft deliveries of the year. The airline previously had a fleet of just three turboprop aircraft, and this year is taking delivery of a Boeing 787. That's quite a radical fleet upgrade. I've written about Air Tanzania's plans before, and about how they intend to take…
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This website indicates that service is to start in September and I've read other reports which state that Bangkok and Guangzhou will also be added.
https://allafrica.com/stories/201807070282.html
Does safety ever worry you about new airlines? Where do you do your research?
Where are they going to get the pilots for this? No chance the turboprop captains have qualified yet to fly this baby
@ Surfer -- To be honest, it's not something I consider. Shared a bit about my thought process in this post:
https://onemileatatime.com/airline-safety-records/
Ben, you already had a bad experience on TAAG's First Class so now you want to have an even worse experience with Air Tanzania's Business Class? To each his own I suppose, but don't complain later about appalling service because you have been warned many times about all the potential issues of African carriers. Why don't you try Suriname Airways instead? They have an A340 with 12 J seats and I'm sure it will be much safer than flying to Africa.
The way im appalled that there are people like @SQFirst who still have such negative and probably unfounded statements about African airlines as a whole. What a wow. In other news, im with you @Lucky in wondering how they will do familiarisation with only short haul routes available and how they have the plane already and haven't started selling tickets. Id love to experience the Air Tanzania service and I'll be looking out for ticket sales to begin
Best looking airplane by miles, yes that animal on the tail is a standout. I have flown several times with their other turbos. Pilots were Tanzanians. Flights were smooth.
There are zero fatal accidents with the airline thus far and personally I feel much safer in an airline with a smaller fleet to manage as that would mean more attention to details to make sure a few planes get quality service. Oh and must Their flight attendants are very nice. Tanzanian should be very proud today.
I have flown their prop planes to Kigoma more than once. It was unremarkable. Dar's airport is probably what Hollywood bases are all their depictions of African airports on.
TZ is worth a visit, it is quite beautiful. Safaris are better there than in South Africa.
I wonder if this dreamliner would eventually become the President’s on-demand transportation. I know Tanzania is not Zimbabwe, but this is certainly a huge risk strictly business speaking. I feel more positive about Rwandair’s business case than this one.