This archive report was first published on 8 November 2019.
On November 8, 2019, Uganda Airlines announced plans to launch direct flights from Entebbe to Mombasa, a move aimed at boosting trade and tourism between Kenya and Uganda.
The airline's Bombardier aircraft is expected to make its maiden flight on November 11, 2019, carrying 76 passengers to Mombasa International Airport.
Uganda Airlines will operate three flights a week to Mombasa, targeting tourists and Ugandan traders who rely on the port of Mombasa for business.
According to Uganda Airlines sales manager Kenya Lenny Malasi, the airline is working with stakeholders to ensure its success, saying, "We expect to make first flight on Monday next week with 76 passengers on board. We are working with different stakeholders including the Kenya Tourism Board, hoteliers and travelling agents to ensure the airline rules the skies."
Initially, promotional tickets will cost about Sh20,000 ($200) one-way, with prices depending on demand after the promotional period.
The airline plans to increase flights per week in the next three months, with a goal of expanding its operations to other destinations.
