Uganda Airlines is expanding its reach into West Africa with the launch of flights to Nigeria in December.
According to internal sources, Chief Executive of Uganda airline, Jenifer Bamuturaki, while speaking at the 18th Akwaaba Africa Travel and Tourism Market, confirmed that flights to Lagos will commence before the end of 2022, with further flights to Abuja launching in 2023. Firm dates and frequencies are yet to be announced.
During her keynote speech, Bamuturaki confirmed that the carrier was facing issues following increased aviation fuel prices. She however added that the airline has managed the situation through the increase in sales of holiday packages and had no plans to increase airfares.
Bamuturaki won the coveted Africa Travel and Tourism 100 award which recognises exceptional women in the travel and tourism sector.
