Fly Emirates

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Fly Emirates

Fly Emirates

Fly Emirates is a Dubai based airline and one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, it is also the largest airline in the Middle East. This company is owned by the Government of Dubai. Fly Emirates is ranked the world’s fourth largest airline and the second largest in terms of freight kilometers flown. It operates in regions of Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Middle East.

However it operates in to more than 150 cities in 80 countries. Some of these include; Algeria, Ethiopia, Austria, Ghana, Nigeria, India, Jordan, Uganda, Spain, Senegal etc. It has got operations of over 3600 flights per week from its hub. During flights, passengers are able to enjoy the regionally inspired meals and over 4500 channels of entertainment. This company has got 4 different classes of travel which customers can choose from and these are Economy class, First class, Premium economy class and Business class. Above all, these classes have different services offered to the passengers. Baggage allowed while using Emirates Airline depends on the class you are using, the fare and the destination. Refunds are offered in case of any cancellation of flights but you have to follow the procedures of the company.

Qatar Airways

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Qatar Airways

This Airways is the state owned flag carrier of Qatar and its headquarters is in the Qatar Airways Tower in Doha. It basically holds flights to over 150 international destinations across Africa, Europe, Asia, America, and Oceania. Its base is at Hamad International Airport using fleets of more than 200 Aircrafts for both cargo and passengers. This Airway was established in 1993 however operations started in 1994. Additionally it is certified as a 5 star Airline for the quality of its Airport, onboard products and staff services.  Above all, it has products rating that include seats, amenities, food and beverages, cleanliness etc. However, their services rating is for both cabin staff and ground staff.

Why travel with this Airways?

Qatar Airways is proud to be recognized as the ‘World’s Best Business Class’. This was at the 2023 World Airline Awards by Skytrax, for the tenth time. As a testament to its continuous pursuit of excellence, the Airways was named ‘World’s Best Airline’ by Skytrax. The airline offers an unsurpassed travel experience in one of the youngest fleets in the skies.

From the moment you step on board until you reach Entebbe, the award-winning cabin crew will take care of you. Prepare to enjoy renowned hospitality as you relax in a spacious seat. You can as well keep warm with a cosy blanket for the ultimate comfort. Explore local and international flavours when you indulge in fine cuisine prepared with only the freshest ingredients. Explore up to 6,000 entertainment options on Oryx One, including the latest movie releases, TV series, etc.

The Kenya Airways

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Kenya Airways

The Kenya Airways is a flag carrier airline for Kenya which was founded in 1977 and its head office is located in Embakasi Nairobi with its hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Basically, the airline was owned by the Kenyan government until April 1995 and later it was privatized in 1996 becoming the first successful Airline in Africa to do so.

However, currently it is undergoing a private-public partnership with the largest shareholder that is the Government of Kenya. Additionally, it’s a member in both the Sky Team and African Airlines Association. Above all, the Airways has 36 Aircrafts, 95 daily flights and over 56 of which 46 are in Africa. Some of the destinations include Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, China, Chad, Cameroon, Denmark, Comoros, France, Ethiopia, Egypt, Germany, Gabon and many others. Besides, the Airways is called ‘KQ’ and not ‘KA’ because by the time, Korea already had its aviation industry running (Korean Air) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) had already assigned them the code ‘KA’ and on so being Kenya was assigned the code KQ and not KA.

Services

Frequent flyer programmes

In general, Former Kenya Airways’ frequent flyer programme Msafiri was merged with KLM’s Flying Dutchman in 1997, which was in turn merged with that of Air France. However it was rebranded as Flying Blue in 2005, following the fusion of both companies. Nevertheless, Gold Elite and Platinum Elite members of the Flying Blue programme are offered the JV Lounge. Particularly, this service is provided to Kenya Airways passengers, and to passengers flying with its partner airlines as well. On the other hand, Simba Lounge is a service provided to Kenya Airways Business passengers only. Both lounges are located at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

In-flight entertainment

Different in-flight entertainment is available depending upon the aircraft and the class travelled. The airline’s in-flight magazine is called Msafiri, and is distributed among the passengers in all aircraft, irrespective of the class.

Boeing 787-8

Premier World entertainment is AVOD; NVOD is offered in Economy class.

Boeing 737-700/800

Overhead screens in both classes, plus eight channels of audio offered.

Embraer 190

Individual in-seat touchscreens.

Aerolink Uganda

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Aerolink Uganda

Aerolink Airlines

Aerolink Uganda : is an Airline that is privately owned and licensed by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority with an Air Operator’s Certificate. It was established in 2012 however, its owners are based in Kenya. In addition, flights are available three days a week and they specialized in transporting tourists to Uganda’s National Parks. With scheduled flights available to Murchison Falls National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Semuliki National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park and Jinja city. It also operates scheduled services to destinations allover East Africa including Kisumu International Airport and Mara Serena Airport. However, its flights either start from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield configured to carry up to 11 passengers. In summary, for spectacular views during your travel, this airline is one of the best options to transport you.

The Uganda Airlines

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 The Uganda Airlines

The Uganda Airline : is the flag barrier of Uganda which once operated from 1997 to 2001. The current carrier began flying in August 2019 whose headquarters are located within Entebbe International Airport that is in Wakiso District. 

Destinations

As a matter of fact, Uganda Airline flies to different cities. These include; Bujumbura in Burundi, Kinshasa in DRC, Mombasa and Nairobi in Kenya, Mogadishu in Somalia. Johannesburg in South Africa, Juba in South Sudan, Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Dubai in United Arab Emirates, etc. It as well flies to intercontinental destinations. These include; Dubai International Airport, Mumbai International Airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Heathrow International Airport. In additionally, it also connects to airports in the Southern and Western Africa.

Travel schedule

It was reported that on the 2nd of March 2021 Uganda airlines would commerce five times a week between Entebbe and London Heathrow on 28th of March 2021 using the A330-800 equipment. In January 2022, the senior management of Uganda Airlines indicated that their focus is on the establishment of domestic services in collaboration with the existing domestic operators. This was with an aim of increasing on the number of destinations in DR Congo and Europe and establishing services to Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, China and India.

Fleet 

In February 2019, the first out of the four CRJ900 aircrafts that the Uganda Airlines had ordered, took the first test flight with the livery of the new Airline. On 5 October 2019, the third and fourth CRJ900s, 5X-KDP and 5X-KNP left Montreal. Then to Canada and landed Uganda on 7 October 2019. Transportation of the first aircraft took place on 21st December 2020. On the same date, Airbus handed over the first of two A330-841s that the airline purchased in 2018. Handed over to a commission of Ugandan government officials. This was led by General Katumba Wamala, the Ugandan minister of works and transport. A team of Ugandan pilots flew the aircraft, with a registration number 5X-NIL from Toulouse to France. Finally to Entebbe Uganda on the date 22 December 2020 bearing a flight number UR404.