Uganda Airlines in talks to operate direct flights to Abu Dhabi

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ABU DHABI - The Uganda Embassy in Abu Dhabi, together with the Manager, Government Relations at Uganda Airlines, Deo Nyanzi, have held a meeting with the Director- General United Arab Emirates (UAE) Civil Aviation Authority to discuss approval of a request for Uganda Airlines to operate flights to Abu Dhabi. 

“Uganda Airlines is expected to commence operating direct flights from Entebbe to Abu Dhabi. The request was approved but the pre-condition is that they fulfill all required formalities by UAE-CAA.” Uganda’s Ambassador to the UAE, H.E. Zaake Kibedi said, speaking from Abu Dhabi last week.

Amb. Kibedi also revealed that during this working visit to Abu Dhabi, Uganda Airlines is scheduled to meet the top management of Etihad Airlines to discuss possibility of signing a codeshare agreement.