Airbus A330 soared through the skies on its maiden flight to Mumbai, India/Courtesy photo
Uganda Airlines, the National carrier of the Republic of Uganda, has announced the signing of a new interline partnership with Air India, India’s leading global airline.
The agreement that took effect on the 25th of August 2024 will seamlessly connect networks of both carriers, offering passengers unparalleled travel options between Africa and the Indian subcontinent and beyond.
This strategic partnership allows Uganda Airlines guests to book a single ticket for seamless travel from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to over 25 destinations across India and key international hubs via Air India’s major gateway in Mumbai (BOM).
The agreement significantly expands Uganda Airlines’ global footprint, offering its customers convenient access to Air India’s vast network.
Conversely, the partnership opens up the Pearl of Africa for Air India’s extensive customer base.
Air India guests from across India and other parts of Asia can travel to Mumbai or Dubai with Air India and take onward connections on Uganda Airlines flights to Entebbe (Uganda) to explore Uganda’s renowned wildlife, landscapes, and business opportunities.
Air India guests will also be able to take onward connections from Entebbe to South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and other African countries through Uganda Airlines’ growing network within Africa.
“We are excited to launch this partnership with Air India, an iconic brand in global interline agreement is a significant step in our strategy to connect Uganda to Africa and beyond. It provides our customers with a smooth, single-ticket travel experience to dozens of new destinations, strengthening economic and cultural ties between our regions.”
Passengers travelling with Uganda Airlines can now easily connect onto Air India flights to key destinations, including:
International Hubs: Bangkok, Colombo, Dhaka, London Heathrow, and Singapore.
Major Indian Cities: Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Nagpur, Patna, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur, Varanasi, Vadodara, and Visakhapatnam.
