Uganda Airlines expand routes to West and Southern Africa
Uganda Airlines has announced plans to launch new flights to Nigeria, Zambia, and Zimbabwe starting September 2024. This expansion marks the second phase of the airline's network development strategy.
Flights to Abuja, Nigeria, will commence on September 12, operating twice weekly with an A330-800 aircraft. This complements existing services to Lagos. From September 25, the airline will introduce four weekly flights to Lusaka, Zambia, and Harare, Zimbabwe, using CRJ-900 aircraft.
CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki emphasised that these additions will enhance connectivity across Africa, facilitating business, trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges. The expansion is part of Uganda Airlines' 10-year plan to connect East, West, North, and South Africa.
The new routes join the airline's existing destinations, including Nairobi, Johannesburg, Dubai, and Mumbai. As Uganda Airlines approaches its fifth anniversary in August 2024, this expansion aims to improve aircraft utilisation, create a robust network supporting long-haul routes, and position the airline for future profitability.
Source: The Observer
