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About

FlyWestair is a domestic Namibian airline that offers scheduled passenger services. It is based in Windhoek Eros Airport in Namibia. The airline commenced operations in 1967 under the name Westair Aviation Limited.

In junio 2019, the airline was granted designated carrier status by the Namibian Transport Commission. On junio 24, 2019, local scheduled flights commenced from the airline's Eros-hub. The airline now flies under its newly established brand name, FlyWestair.

In septiembre 2019, the airline revealed plans to commence its first international flight, from its hub at Eros to Cape Town (South Africa).

Destinos

As part of its scheduled services, as of junio 2019, the airline flies to the following destinations:

Additional routes: the airline also plans on flying to destinations across Namibia and the region, with new destinations to be introduced including Cape Town (serviced from Oranjemund and Windhoek)‚ Walvisbay and Johannesburg.

Equipaje permitido

Carry-On Baggage

5kg (maximum) hand baggage is permitted free of charge.

Checked Baggage

All passengers are entitled to 20kg of free checked baggage.

Excess Baggage

Excess baggage allowance will need to be purchased at the airport, and is subject to aircraft weight capabilities.

Clase Económica

The airline only has one cabin class: Economy.

Within Economy there are three ticket fares that passengers can choose from, which determine factors such as whether the ticket can be amended or refunded. The onboard experience will be the same.

Economy Facilities

Entertainment: The airline has an in-flight magazine, which explore Namibian lifestyle, art, business and travel.

WiFi: WiWi is not available on FlyWestair flights.

Meals: Light meals and snacks are available onboard FlyWestair, including sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, crisps and hot and cold drinks.

Economy Seating

The airline does pre-seat selection and allocate any particular seat in the aircraft at the time of check-in and boarding.

There is storage in the overhead locker as well as under the seat. Seats have fold-down trays and padded headrests.

Check-In Information

Check-In Online

Online check-in is available for Flywestair flights. More information about how to check-in online can be found on the FlyWestair online check-in page.

Check-In at the Airport

Airport check-in deadlines are different for each airport. The airline recommends that passengers inform themselves of the recommended check-in deadlines for the airport they are departing from. But as a guide, the following check-in times usually apply for Namibian airports:

Domestic: Opens one hour prior to departure and closes 30 minutes before.

Regional and international: Opens two hours prior to departure and closes 50 minutes before.

Fleet

As of enero 2020, Westair Aviation has a diverse fleet with various aircraft models, including the following:

• Embraer ERJ 145
• Beechcraft Hawker 400XP
• Beechcraft King Air 350ER
• Piper Cheyenne 2
• Cessna Conquest C425
• Reims Cessna F406
• Cessna C404 “Titan”
• Cessna C402 “Businessliner”
• Cessna C310
• Cessna C208B “Caravan”
• Cessna C210

   

Frequent Flyer Programme

The airline's Frequent Flyer Programme will be launched on 1 febrero 2020. You can register for the programme here.

Airline Alliance

The airline is not part of an airline alliance program.

Codeshares

Although the airline is not part of an airline alliance, it does have codeshare agreements with a small number of airlines. On some routes, the airline has code share arrangements. This means that even if the passenger has a reservation with FlyWestair and has a ticket where the airline's name is indicated as the carrier‚ another (partner) airline may operate the actual flight. Codeshare partners include: RwandAir

Aeropuerto Principal

Windhoek-Eros

Windhoek-Eros (ERS) is an airport that serves Windhoek, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Namibia.

The only other airline that flies to/from the airport is Air Namibia, which flies to Katima Mulilo, Lüderitz, Ondangwa, Oranjemund, Rundu (all within Namibia).

Travelling With Infant

Passengers who are traveling with an infant would have an addition of a 10kg checked baggage allowance per infant. In addition, 1 stroller and 1 car seat would also be accepted for free.

Alternative Airlines to Flywestair

Other airlines that fly similar routes are Condor, South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Air Namibia.