KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda Airlines, the national carrier, announced here Wednesday that it will launch three new routes to the capitals of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Nigeria in September 2024. At the launching ceremony Wednesday in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, Jenifer Bamuturaki, chief executive officer of Uganda …
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Balancing route efficiency on a tight budget Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Airlines, celebrates a shortterm wet lease agreement of an Airbus A320 airliner with Global Airlines of Johannesburg, South Africa, some commentators appear bent on dampening the excitement. While announcing the deal on May …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Airlines, has signed a short-term lease agreement with Global Airlines based in Johannesburg, South Africa, to enhance its operational efficiency as some of its aircraft proceed on scheduled maintenance. The airline operates a fleet of six aircraft including four CRJ’s and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee tasked the government to justify the continuous capitalization of Uganda National Airlines, following the proposal to increase the airline’s budget in the 2024/2025 financial year. The budget increase is entailed in the report of the Committee on Physical …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda National Airlines Company, Jenifer Bamuturaki has said that the national flag carrier needs at least three more years to break even. According to reports by the Auditor General, Uganda Airlines’ financial performance was poor for the last three …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | International aviation industry experts have challenged African governments to accelerate the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), an initiative of the African Union (AU) to liberalize air transportation on the continent. Adopted in 2015 as AU’s flagship project to achieve Agenda …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines is set to start direct flights to Mumbai, India on 7th October 2023. Mumbai will bring the number of international flights by the national carrier to two after Dubai, with Guangzhou, China also planned in November, according to the management. The airline, code …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines is set to start direct flights to Mumbai, India on October 7. Mumbai will bring the number of international flights by the national carrier to two after Dubai, with Guangzhou, China also planned in November, according to the management. The airline, code …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines has recently launched the Uganda Airlines Mobile App, which allows travelers to conveniently access the airline’s services. The launch, which took place on August in Kampala was an important milestone in the airline’s drive to improve its services and ensure a convenient and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Airlines said it’s in the advanced stages of launching direct flights to India. “India coming soon… Mumbai get ready!” Uganda Airlines wrote on Twitter. Economists say the initiative will help enhance trade and tourism relations between Kampala and New Delhi. The …
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