Uganda Airlines to Soon Land At London Gatwick

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Uganda Airlines is set on track to launch the most recent international flight to London  Airport the end of 2024.

A report on @ukairport24 indicates that Uganda Airlines is already seeking to recruit a station and country manager in London, final steps to actualizing slots at London Gatwick Airport that they secured earlier this year.

Uganda Airlines have secured 4 weekly slots to operate between Entebbe and London Gatwick.

Uganda Airlines will use their A330-800 and operate from Gatwick’s South Terminal. Gatwick became a priority for the airline after failing to secure Heathrow slots. Gatwick was confirmed after they completed ICAO safety audits.

Uganda Airlines fleet currently comprises four CRJ900LRs and two Airbus A330-800neos; They have now also wet-leased an Airbus A320-200 from South Africa’s Global Airways to boost long distance routes.

Reports indicate that the carrier is in discussions with Boeing for the acquisition of two 787-800 Dreamliners augment long haul capacity as well as a 737-800 freighter to boost cargo capacity in the short term.

Shareholders have also approved the leasing of two Airbus A320s, to replace the A330s on medium range routes such as Dubai. In the interim, this would free capacity, allowing the launch of London and Guangzhou, which cannot be served within the current fleet limitations.

Uganda airline has recently launched new routes to Harare and Lusaka, operating four times a week. These routes will improve connectivity between East and Southern Africa, providing shorter travel times without long layovers. Using the advanced CRJ 900-LR aircraft, the airline promises safe.

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