In a statement released to the press, Air Zimbabwe sought to reassure the public that the turbulence was temporary. “All Air Zimbabwe flights are operating as scheduled. Effectively barred from European and British skies, Air Zimbabwe was forced to watch from the sidelines as other regional carriers filled the void. It is this convenience that Air Zimbabwe is betting on, even as it raises its fares. As Air Zimbabwe moves forward, the question remains whether it can truly shed the baggage of its past.