Top government officials fly to London on Uganda Airlines' inaugural flight

Uganda Airlines’ London Flight Opens Door to Trade, Tourism & Investment

Entebbe  — In a landmark moment for Uganda’s aviation industry and its global outlook, Uganda Airlines today launched its first-ever direct flight from Entebbe International Airport to London Gatwick, re-establishing a vital air link between the two nations for the first time in nearly a decade. The maiden flight UR110, operated by the Airbus A330-800neo, took off at 9:25 a.m. and was celebrated by dignitaries, aviation leaders, and government o…

Uganda Airlines Launches Historic Direct Flight from Entebbe to London

Uganda Airlines has launched its first direct flight from Entebbe to London Gatwick, marking its return to the UK market since British Airways ceased its Entebbe service in November 2015. Operating four times weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, the 9-hour-30-minute flight establishes London as the airline’s 16th international destination and its longest route. [...] The post Uganda Airlines Launches Historic Direct Flight from …

Top government officials fly to London on Uganda Airlines' inaugural flight

Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, on Sunday morning, saw off Uganda Airlines’ inaugural flight to the United Kingdom. The maiden flight, operated by one of the airline’s two Airbus A330-800s, departed Entebbe International Airport at 10:05 am for London Gatwick. This is the national carrier’s first route to Europe, five years since its revival. Amid fanfare, the minister saw off a team of top government officials who ar…