Uganda Airlines ups the ante against East African peers on London route

Uganda Transport minister Katumba Wamala with flight attendants at the launch of direct flights to London in Kampala on March 20, 2025.

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London Gatwick is likely to become a new flashpoint for competition among East Africa’s airlines in the coming months, as carriers looking for growth in the UK market find it the only option for expanding services.

Uganda Airlines is set for its inaugural flight to London and Europe on May 18, with London Gatwick as the destination for the service that will operate four times a week.