“Private Jet”: SA Woman Travels Using Air Zimbabwe and Finds That She’s the Only Passenger Onboard

• A South African woman shared a viral TikTok video after experiencing an unusual situation during her Air Zimbabwe flight
• The woman's unexpected travel experience highlighted ongoing challenges with Zimbabwe's aviation industry
• Social media users flooded her comments with hilarious explanations about why Zimbabwean airlines struggle with low passenger rates

A South African woman got more than she bargained for when she decided to try Air Zimbabwe for the first time.

TikTok user @j.annnnn04, known for sharing personal lifestyle content including beauty videos and travel experiences, posted a TikTok video on 13 May 2025 that quickly went viral after she found herself in a rather unique flying situation.

The young woman's video was captioned:

"Private jet 😭😂 No Zimbabweans, please explain 💀"

The clip showed her documenting what turned out to be a very quiet flight experience. She filmed the empty aircraft interior, vacant seats throughout the cabin, and even captured herself being the sole passenger walking through the airport. The footage also showed the luggage carousel with just her single bag making its lonely rounds.

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Mzansi reacts to empty Zimbabwe flight

Social media users had plenty to say about the woman's unusual flying experience, with many offering humorous explanations for the empty plane.

@xinhla0 joked:

"Did they at least give you everyone else's snack?"

@Mosimanegape Maseko quipped:

"Zimbabweans walk to other countries; they don't fly."

@Documented Drive asked with laughter:

"So how did the air host/hostess make their in-flight announcements? Did they say 'ladies and gentlemen' or just 'attention Tanya' 😝🤣🤣"

@🌸 Tawana 🌸 suggested:

"I'd have gone to sit with the pilot, passenger princess 😩🤣"

@gammybear_ admitted:

"I'm Zimbabwean and would never fly Air Zimbabwe; there's no trust there for me."

@Nicole Manokk observed:

"I think it's safe to say Zimbabweans love FlySafair😂 coz' all my family members use it."

@Ms_Nyathi29 declared:

"And you even sat in your seat, mina, I was going to be in the cockpit 😂🤣😭"

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The TikTok star expressed her confusion about why the flight was so empty and asked her followers to explain what was happening. Her genuine bewilderment about the situation struck a chord with viewers, leading to her video receiving nearly 2,000 comments from people eager to share their thoughts.

According to an aviation expert on Zimbabwean air travel, the country's airlines face several challenges that keep passenger numbers low. High fuel costs, expensive airport charges, and limited competition contribute to ticket prices that many travellers simply cannot afford. The aviation industry in Zimbabwe operates more like a luxury service than everyday transport, with many people choosing bus travel over flying due to cost concerns.

Watch the TikTok clip below:

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Source: Briefly News