Shipping & Logistics
Kenya Airways launches direct Mombasa-Entebbe flight
Wednesday March 17 2021
Summary
- Kenya Airways has brought competition to the doors of its subsidiary Jambojet and Uganda Airlines with the introduction of direct flights between Kisumu-Mombasa-Entebbe routes ahead of Easter holidays next month.
- Uganda Airlines started Entebbe- Mombasa flights last year after reviving its national carrier after over 10 years out of operation.
- Mombasa is a favourite destination for Ugandan tourists with the country topping the list of visitors coming to Kenya.
Kenya Airways has brought competition to the doors of its subsidiary Jambojet and Uganda Airlines with the introduction of direct flights between Kisumu-Mombasa-Entebbe routes ahead of Easter holidays next month .
The national carrier seeks to capitalise on high demand for Easter holiday, increase its flight frequencies from Nairobi to Kisumu, Mombasa, Eldoret and Entebbe from March 18 to April 19 with the Entebbe-Mombasa route operating two weekly flights from April 1 to 5.
Uganda Airlines started Entebbe- Mombasa flights last year after reviving its national carrier after over 10 years out of operation. Mombasa is a favourite destination for Ugandan tourists with the country topping the list of visitors coming to Kenya.
“To meet the expected increased travel demand during the Easter holiday, the national carrier, Kenya Airways will increase its flight frequencies from Nairobi to Kisumu, Mombasa, Eldoret and Entebbe. Travellers on these routes will enjoy greater flexibility during the festive period from March 18 to April 19, 2021,” said Julius Thairu, Kenya Airways acting chief commercial and customer officer.
While acknowledging that the situation remains fluid, the official said the scheduled enhancement will help meet the growing passenger demand during this period and provide more choices, flexibility, and…