12 September 2024
The National Carrier, Uganda Airlines launches the Kampala -Abuja route which is anticipated to boost trade, revenue and expand the airlines market.
The CEO Uganda Airlines Jenifer Bamuturaki says the flight will be operated every Sunday and Thursday and will be operated using the flagship Airbus A330–800 neo aircraft.
“Abuja is our second destination in Nigeria and the fourteenth overall in our network. Its launch underscores our continuing commitment to ease travel across Africa by providing efficient and affordable air services to facilitate business, tourism, and leisure travel,” Bamuturaki said.
Speaking during the launch of the flight at Entebbe Airport, Bamuturaki noted that Abuja is one of the most underserved markets in Africa and that Uganda Airlines’ new service will addresses the connectivity gap between the administrative capital of Africa’s most populous nation and East Africa.
The State Minister for Transport Fred Byamukama says this investment is justified since Abuja is a major economic and political centre in Nigeria that plays a crucial role in bilateral cooperation between Uganda and Nigeria.
“This will facilitate trade, investment, and economic cooperation, benefiting businesses and the overall economy in both Uganda and Nigeria, said Byamukama.
He notes that direct flights to Abuja will increase Uganda Airlines’ catchment area in the country and makes it easier for tourists from Nigeria to visit Uganda and vice versa.
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Wycliffe Sebunya