Uganda Airlines has announced the introduction of scheduled services to three new international destinations: Abuja, Harare, and Lusaka, starting in September 2024.
Speaking at the route announcement, Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ms. Jenifer Bamuturaki highlighted that these additions will enhance Uganda’s connectivity across Africa, providing more choices and convenience for the airline’s guests. “The new services also mark the second phase of our network development and attest to our mission to bring affordable air travel to Ugandans for business and leisure. They also lay the groundwork for the final phase, during which we shall expand our footprint to points in Europe and Asia,” Ms. Bamuturaki stated.
Launch Details:
- Abuja: Service begins on September 12, 2024, with flights operating every Sunday and Thursday using the A330-800 aircraft. This route extends the regular flights to Lagos, which operate every Sunday, Monday, and Thursday.
- Lusaka and Harare: Services commence on September 25, 2024, with flights operating four times a week using the CRJ-900 aircraft.
With the addition of these new routes, Uganda Airlines will expand its coverage to 16 destinations in 13 countries. The existing destinations include Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Dubai, Johannesburg, Juba, Kilimanjaro, Kinshasa, Lagos, Mogadishu, Mombasa, Mumbai, Nairobi, and Zanzibar.
The triple launch is a significant milestone, creating an air bridge between West Africa and Southern Africa. It promises convenience and seamless connectivity, fostering opportunities in business, trade, tourism, and socio-cultural linkages.
Bookings are now open across all ticketing platforms, including Uganda Airlines ticketing offices, the Uganda Airlines app and website, and through travel agents.
