It took a long time, but Uganda Airlines has finally confirmed the start of its London flights. Due to greater slot availability and lower fees/charges than London Heathrow, it will fly from Entebbe to London Gatwick. The first takeoff is in less than two months, with little lead-in time to drive awareness and sales for a brand-new operator in the market.
It will be the first time Uganda has had UK passenger flights following British Airways' exit in 2015. It flew from Heathrow on the now-retired Boeing 767-300ER. Uganda Airlines to Gatwick The tiny country's flag carrier's first UK service is now available to book.
Starting on May 18 , in time for the peak dry season, it will operate four times weekly on its sole widebody type: the rare Airbus A330-800 . It has two examples, each with 258 seats in a three-class layout. Some 8% of capacity is business.
Aside from a handful of Kuwait Airways flights, it will become the A330-800's primary UK service and the equipment's new second-longest route. The launch of Gatwick flights will undoubtedly make my Weekly Routes article , which showcases a selection of intriguing services. The route, which will cover 3,479 nautical miles (6,443 km) each way, is scheduled as follows, with all times local.
The highly inconsistent schedule is primarily because of Gatwick's slot shortage. Yes, it has more availability than Heathrow, but it is still limited. Entebbe to Gatwick (UR110): 00:05-07:35 (Tuesdays), 00:25-07:55 (Wednesdays), 03:10-10:40 (F.