Safi adds two A319s to its fleet and Islamabad to its network

Afghanistan's privately-owned Safi Airways, - which operates from its two bases in Kabul and Dubai - has taken delivery of two Airbus 319 - 200 aircraft as part of its fleet modernization and service offering.

The new aircraft come equipped with a two cabin configuration, with 12 Business Class seats and 108 Economy Class seats, providing the latest in comfort and style.
Pierfranco Prato, Safi’s CEO (pictured right) said: “We are in the process of modernising our fleet. The two Airbus 319 aircraft have been commissioned in order to give us the flexibility and range necessary in expanding our reach to other destinations. We have enhanced our catering service and our cabin crew; now have a stylish new look on board. Preparations are under way in providing our valued customers’ a new service standard and a pleasing ambiance on board our fleet of aircraft.
“Safi Airways business class passengers will be welcomed with our very own Safi Airways signature drink. They will be able to enjoy a selection of carefully prepared canapés with refreshing beverages and tempting appetizers, local and international main courses and a choice of delectable desserts served on fine China and glassware. Passengers seated in economy class will enjoy the best of local and international cuisines, made fresh and prepared to the highest standards.”
Marketing manager Naeem Mahamoor, said; “Domestic and international air travel has a key impact on the social and economic development of Afghanistan’s autonomous region. The A319’s high altitude flight performance, range options, versatility, seat layout flexibility and being the proven wide single – aisle fuselage is an ideal choice for Safi Airways which will provide with an edge over our competition. Our fleet enhancements and route development for the future will be spearheaded with A319’s in anticipation of the growing demand for air transport in the region. We constantly review our fleet requirements to ensure the services we offer to our customers remain competitive and provide the highest quality of service. The introduction of the new aircraft highlights our commitment to providing our valued customers with the best product and service on our route network and gives us the opportunity to increase our reach to other destinations in the region”.

The airline currently operates two flights a day from Kabul to Dubai and four flights a week from Kabul to New Delhi on the international route network, along with daily flights from Kabul to Herat on the domestic sector. Safi Airways will operate direct flights from October between Kabul and Islamabad.

“More new destinations will be added to the route network soon. Currently our commercial team is working on obtaining the required government approvals”, said Mahamoor.