How to Book Travel on Business Aviation

Business Aviation, founded in 1998, offers scheduled flights out of the capital city of Kinshasa within the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as chartered flights to many neighboring countries. Business Aviation maintains one of the largest fleets in central Africa. It's comprised of everything from the smaller turboprop transports to a nicely restored DC-3 to a luxurious Fokker 27 that was once owned by the Queen of Holland. Follow these steps to book your seat on one of Business Aviation's flights.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Credit card to book travel
• Computer with Internet access
• Passport

Book Travel with Business Aviation

1. Determine if Business Aviation meets your travel needs by finding out all of the routes available and checking international timetables.
2. Consult a travel agency familiar with travel in Africa to book your flight and get your questions about Business Aviation answered. When you book your flight, expect mid-range prices.
3. Call 011 ([phone] to reach the Business Aviation reservations desk directly. Or, you can ask your travel agent for further contact details.

Enjoy Your Flight with Business Aviation

4. Pick a flight on one of the smaller turboprop planes such as the Antonov An-26 or Let L-410 for shorter flights with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
5. Charter the beautifully restored DC-3 for a memorable trip in a legendary and historically-important aircraft.
6. Book a flight in the same Fokker 27 that was once owned by the Queen of Holland for a surprisingly opulent trip through central Africa.

Enjoy the Remainder of Your Trip

7. Charter a flight from Business Aviation to one of the resorts in Point Noire or Brazzaville. Business Aviation is partners with the Hotel Bougainvillea and can offer many attractive travel packages.
8. Visit Virunga National Park for an essential tour of the native habitat of the mountain gorilla.

Tips & Warnings

• All phone numbers include the U.S. international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."
• All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• Prepare for the inevitable security delays in the airports by making your itinerary as flexible as possible.
• Drink bottled water when traveling in central African countries. Avoid ice cubes and bottles that have been already opened for you.
• The Business Aviation airline doesn't currently offer a functional English-language Web site or phone number to book tickets through.
• Explore all available travel options by booking online. That way, you won't be penned in by a travel agent or sales representative.
• The neighborhoods surrounding the N'Djili Airport in Kinshasa are considered very dangerous because they're so close to the border, where military skirmishes often occur.
• Schedule the appropriate vaccinations with your doctor at least one month before your trip to Africa.

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