
- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children

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About Precision Air
Precision Air is based at Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. The airline operates a number of domestic flights throughout Tanzania, as well as to other parts of Africa. Overall, the airline flies to more than 15 destinations.
The airline was founded in 1991 but didn't begin flying until 1993. In its first few months of operations, Precision Air offered private charter flights only. However, later in the same year, it began scheduled services and has offered a mixture of charter and scheduled flights since.
Precision Air provides flights to Serengeti National Park and other safari parks and hotspots, find out other airlines that fly to safari destinations.
Destinations
As of November 2020, Precision Air flies to destinations domestically as well as internationally including Kenya and Uganda. Domestic destinations include Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar.
Domestic
CITY | IATA CODE | AIRPORT |
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Arusha | ARK | Arusha Airport |
Bukoba | BKZ | Bukoba Airport |
Dar es Salaam | DAR | Julius Nyerere International Airport |
Dodoma | DOD | Dodoma Airport |
Kahama | KBH | Kahama Airstrip |
Kilimanjaro | JRO | Kilimanjaro International Airport |
Mbeya | MBI | Songwe Airport |
Mtwara | MYW | Mtwara Airport |
Mwanza | MWZ | Mwanza Airport |
Seronera | SEU | Seronera Airstrip |
Zanzibar | ZNZ | Abeid Amani Karume International Airport |
International
COUNTRY | CITY | IATA CODE | AIRPORT |
---|---|---|---|
Kenya | Mombasa | MBA | Moi International Airport |
Kenya | Nairobi | NBO | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
Uganda | Entebbe | EBB | Entebbe International Airport |
Baggage
Carry-On Baggage
Passengers are permitted one item of carry-on baggage, weighing a maximum of 7 kg (15.4 lbs) and measuring a maximum of 55 cm (21.6") x 38 cm (14.9") x 20 cm (7.8"). In addition, passengers are permitted one small personal item such as a coat, walking stick, laptop, camera or handbag.
Checked Baggage
Passengers travelling in Economy Class on any route (including domestically within Tanzania, or internationally) are permitted 23 kg (50.7 lbs) of free checked baggage.
Infants who are not occupying their own seat are permitted 10 kg (22 lbs) of baggage, plus a collapsible stroller.
Economy Class
Economy Class is the only cabin class that Precision Air currently offers. Passengers are sat in comfortable seats that are set out in a 2 x 2 formation, ensuring that each passenger is sat by either the window or aisle.
Passengers are served light refreshments during the flight.
In-Flight Entertainment
There's no in-flight entertainment on Precision Air flights.
Food
Passengers are served light refreshments on flights. This comes as a light snack such as biscuits or a bread roll, as well as a choice of soft drinks.
WIFI
There's no WIFI network on Precision Air flights.
Check-In
Online Check-In
Precision Air passengers can check-in online for their Precision Air flight on the online check-in page. From there, passengers must enter their PNR number and name to begin check-in. Online check-in opens 48 hours before scheduled flight departure time and closes two hours before.
Passengers who do not check-in online must check-in at the airport.
Airport Check-In
Passengers can also check-in at the airport. Airport check-in can be completed by visiting one of the airport check-in desks at the airport departure hall. The airline check-in area should be clearly marked with the airline name and logo, the location should be indicated on the airport departure information board.
Frequent Flyer Program
Frequent Flyer Program
Paa Royal is the frequent flyer program for Precision Air and for several companies within Tanzania. Members can earn points on all Precision Air flights, as well as on partner airlines and by using any of the airline's partner companies. Points can be used to purchase flight tickets, as well as goods and services from Precision Air's partner companies.
Jade Tier:
Upon enrollment, members will be given their unique Paa Royal number, which they must always show when buying tickets as well as when checking - in at the airport. After flying three times and above members will be given a Jade membership card. With the card, they'll be recognized as members of the Paa Royal Program.
Jade member benefits include:
- Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at the passenger’s arrival destination
- An opportunity to get a free ticket within its network after accumulating enough points in their account
Silver Tier:
After attaining silver membership level, members will be issued with a silver membership card which they must show at all Precision Air Point of Sales. Members will be entitled to special treatment and priority treatment whenever they travel.
Silver member benefits include:
- Free 5kg baggage every time member travels on a PW operated flight
- Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at member’s arrival destination
- An opportunity to get a free ticket within Precision Air network after accumulating enough points in the account
Gold Tier:
After attaining the Gold membership, members will begin to experience 'royal' and exclusive treatment whenever they fly.
Gold member benefits are:
- Free 10kg baggage every time member travels on a PW operated flight
- Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at member’s arrival destination
- An opportunity to get a free ticket within Precision Air network after accumulating enough points in the account
- Priority waitlist/airport standby whenever travelling and the selected flight is full
Tanzanite Tier:
Tanzanite Tier is the highest tier on the Paa Royal program, with the greatest range of benefits.
Members will be entitled to the following benefits:
- Free 15kg excess baggage every time member travels on a PW operated flight
- An opportunity to get a free ticket within the airline's network after accumulating enough points in their account
- Confirmation on any flight if a member is prepared to pay Y class fare, regardless of the flight booking status
- Priority waitlist/airport standby whenever travelling and the selected flight is full
- Priority membership baggage tags to ensure tagged bags will be handled with special care and delivered first on the conveyor belt at member’s destination.
Airline Alliance
The airline isn't a member of any airline alliance. However, it does have codeshare/interline agreements with the following airlines.
Codeshare Agreement
Interline Agreement
- Air Seychelles
- Alitalia
- British Airways
- Egyptair
- Emirates
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Etihad Airways
- Gulf Air
- Hahn Air
- Heli Air Monaco
- Kenya Airways
- KLM
- LAM Mozambique
- Oman Air
- Rwandair
- Saudia
- South African Airways
- SWISS
- TAAG Angola Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Airlines
Fleet
AIRCRAFT | IN SERVICE | ORDERS |
---|---|---|
ATR 42-500 | 3 | 0 |
ATR 42-600 | 1 | 0 |
ATR 72-500 | 5 | 0 |
Hub Airport
Julius Nyerere International Airport
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) is the main international airport of Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania and the hub airport for Precision Air. The airport has flights to destinations in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. The airport has two runways and can handle nearly four million passengers per year.
Julius Nyerere International is also the hub airport for Air Tanzania and Flightlink. Other airlines which use Julius Nyerere International Airport include EgyptAir, Kenya Airways, Auric Air, Malawian Airlines (Air Malawi), RwandAir and more.