Uganda Airlines will launch inaugural flights to Lusaka, Zambia, and Harare, Zimbabwe tomorrow, September 25, 2024. This expansion follows approval from the two countries earlier this year.
The new routes bring the national carrier’s total destinations to 16 across 10 countries. Flights to Lusaka and Harare will operate four times a week, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
The airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Bamuturaki, said the new routes align with the company’s expansion strategy. “This is phase two of our expansion program, aiming to build an efficient regional market to support long-haul operations.”
Uganda Airlines will operate a two class CRJ900 aircraft on the route, configured with business class – 2×1 seating – and economy class – 2×2 seating – for the comfort of passengers.
Uganda Airlines commenced flights to Abuja, Nigeria, on September 12. The Abuja route will have two weekly flights, on Thursdays and Saturdays.
According to Adedayo Olawuyi, Chief Commercial Officer, the new routes are expected to increase revenue by at least 10%.
The airline has secured landing rights at London’s Gatwick Airport and plans to commence flights in Q4 2024. Additional routes in the works include Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, Cape Town via Harare, and Abu Dhabi.
With a fleet size of six jets, Uganda Airlines plans to acquire 10 more aircraft in the next 10 years, bringing the total to 16.
