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A low-cost airline that operates in Africa

Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaFounded 2012Transportation
Valuation $9.6M Market cap · 2024
Revenue $50–100M Latest reported FY
EBITDA $6.3M Latest reported FY

About Fastjet

Fastjet is a low-cost airline offering affordable flights across Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Botswana. The company primarily serves budget-conscious travelers, including both leisure and business passengers, who seek cost-effective travel options within Southern Africa. Fastjet operates in the regional aviation market, focusing on key routes such as Johannesburg, Harare, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls, and Kruger Mpumalanga. The business model revolves around providing no-frills air travel, with revenue generated through ticket sales, ancillary services such as baggage fees, and additional travel extras like car hire and special assistance. Fastjet enhances customer value through initiatives like Fastjet Friday and partnerships with retailers like Pick n Pay, offering rewards and discounts. The airline emphasizes convenience with features like online booking, a customer service call center, and comprehensive travel information available on their website.

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At a glance

Status
Listed
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Listing
IPO 2012
Sector
Transportation
Power Law
Colt$25–100M revenue
Team profiled 4 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
6 countries with
team presence
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe47.8%
🇿🇦 South Africa25%
🇹🇿 Tanzania15.2%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8.7%
🇰🇪 Kenya2.2%
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Web traffic by country
48K monthly visits
across markets
🇿🇦 South Africa38.5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20.4%
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe15.4%
🇺🇸 United States14.2%
🇦🇺 Australia4.2%
Top 5 markets shown

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