Southern Africa carrier, Airlink has signed an interline partnership agreement with Uganda Airlines. This strategic partnership according to Airlink significantly “enhances travel connectivity for our guests, seamlessly linking Uganda Airlines’ network with Airlink’s extensive route system across Southern Africa via Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).”
Airlink says “the partnership allows passengers to book a single ticket for seamless travel from Entebbe (EBB) to over 45 destinations within South Africa and across the Southern Africa region. This provides a streamlined travel experience, with through-check-in for passengers and their baggage, eliminating the need for multiple bookings and check-ins in Johannesburg.”
The partnership will “support, among others, Expanded Network Access; where guests will now enjoy convenient, single-ticket access to Airlink’s comprehensive network of over 45 destinations, including popular business and leisure spots such as Cape Town, Durban, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Gaborone, and more; Seamless travel experience for passengers to book a single itinerary for their entire journey, with checked luggage automatically transferred between airlines, ensuring a smooth, hassle-free travel experience, and lastly, increased travel options that provided reciprocal benefits, enabling Airlink’s customers to easily connect to Uganda Airlines’ growing African network, fostering greater trade and tourism links across the continent.”
Chief Commercial Officer, Uganda Airlines, Mr. Adedayo Olawuyi hailed the interline agreement as “a significant step in our aspirations of making intra-African travel easier. It provides our customers with unparalleled convenience and choice when travelling to key destinations across Southern Africa, all on a single ticket.”
Airlink Chief Commercial Officer, Ms. Katherine Whelan said: “This partnership with Uganda Airlines strengthens our commitment to connecting Africa. It opens up a vital gateway in East Africa for our customers, and, in turn, provides Ugandan travellers with efficient and direct access to Southern Africa’s key economic and tourism centres. It’s a win-win for both airlines and our customers.”