How to Book Travel on Zambian Airways

Covering a large geographical area, Zambian Airways offers many domestic and international flights to please their customers. Charter flights are also available for those hard-to-reach places. Several smaller companies have merged over the last few years with Zambian Airways to expand and increase their range of service.

Instructions

Book Your Flight to Travel on Zambian Airways

1. Go to the Zambian Airways Web site (see "Resources) and book your travel reservation. If the Web page does not list flights on your desired dates, select new ones.

2. Prepare a back-up plan for booking. You may also submit a reservation online via a form under "Contact Us." Or, you may telephone the airline directly at 011 ([phone]. All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign. All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally from outside the United States, substitute "011" with "00."

3. Don't worry. If you can't book reservations instantly online, contact Zambian Airways via email at [e-mail].

Be Knowledgeable of Zambian Airways Policies

1. Read the fine print. Cancellations and reservation changes have special rules. Most are non-transferrable and non-refundable. Know what you are agreeing to when you book a ticket on Zambian Airways.

2. Know your baggage limits. Weight limits vary at each airport. If you are passing through more than one airport, note the restrictions to avoid fees and hassles ahead of time.

Investigate Destinations Provided by Zambian Airways

1. Zambian Airways services 7 large airports in Zambia including Chipata, Livingstone, Lower Zambezi, Lusaka, Mfuwe, Ndola and Solwezi. Pick the location that suits you best.

2. Book travel on Zambian Airways to fly to the capital of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, the capital of Zimbabwe, Harare, and one of the capitals of South Africa, Johannesburg.

3. Be unique. If the standard eight destinations don't suit you, check the charter listings. Their four charter planes can get you almost anywhere in Africa.

Tips & Warnings

• The best thing about booking travel on Zambian Airways is their 24-hour reservation policy. You can book your flight and pay by credit card online as usual, but you may also choose not to pay immediately. They will hold your reservation for 24 hours until full payment is made. Keep in mind, though, they will not hold your reservation if your flight is within 72 hours of booking.

• Be prepared. The Johannesburg airport is a flurry of activity, with over 13 million people passing through each year. If you need to fly out of South Africa, chances are this is the airport you will be using. It is advisable to factor in additional travel time.