Revival of Uganda Airlines
Aug 29, 2019, 3:56 am
#46
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Sep 28, 2019, 3:58 pm
#47
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About to book in December an Entebbe (EBB) - Bujumbura (BJM) in eco one way.
I tried to use my Amex on the usual truthworthy OTAs but some, if not all of them, display a funny currency:
- Flight operated by UTAir (Russian airlines)
- Aforementioned fares were usd 60 above the min prices (changeable or not?) suggested on Ugandairlines.com.
What do you suggest?
(other than flying RwandAir or KQ or even for the hardcore fans of ET... )
Since the new flight is planned for Monday ( 30/09), with new aircraft to be delivered, how likely Uganda Airlines might cancel flight to this Government/NGO driven destination in the near future?
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Sep 29, 2019, 3:50 am
#48
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Has any one flown them very recently?
About to book in December an Entebbe (EBB) - Bujumbura (BJM) in eco one way.
I tried to use my Amex on the usual truthworthy OTAs but some, if not all of them, display a funny currency:
- Flight operated by UTAir (Russian airlines)
About to book in December an Entebbe (EBB) - Bujumbura (BJM) in eco one way.
I tried to use my Amex on the usual truthworthy OTAs but some, if not all of them, display a funny currency:
- Flight operated by UTAir (Russian airlines)
Sep 29, 2019, 3:59 am
#49
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I don't believe it is possible to purchase from an OTA yet. Only from the Uganda Airlines website or at the offices in Entebbe or Kampala. Personally I would only buy physically from the office until they get hooked up with the OTA's.
Sep 29, 2019, 4:35 am
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UR has been active for plating with GP/275 via all OTAs since the launch day. Full BSP and ARC coverage.
Sep 29, 2019, 6:11 am
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OK, but the airline itself said that you could only buy direct from them for now. Unless that has changed in the last couple weeks. Or unless they are confused. Again, I would buy direct at one of their offices for now to be safe. Assuming you are already in Uganda.
Sep 29, 2019, 6:20 am
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They are also correct. UR doesn't sell directly to consumers via this, but instead via GP/275 (APG). There has been lots of publicity and adverts in the travel trade about this.
Sep 29, 2019, 2:46 pm
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You've previously mentioned that the promo fares will be only available for 2 months, do you know from when up to when exactly?
Sep 29, 2019, 3:13 pm
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And I would simply not trust entering my credit card on the site at this time.
Sep 29, 2019, 3:34 pm
#56
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Their website upgrade warning doesn't help to be honest but in Kigali there is no Uganda Airline office yet even if the route should be launched soon - Air Uganda one could be found in the past though at UTC but - obviously - has been closed for ages, so not very useful.
What about booking over the phone?
Sep 29, 2019, 3:41 pm
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You can of course try calling. Or ask someone you know in Kampala to help. Or book on the web if you are willing to risk it.
Oct 1, 2019, 3:32 pm
#58
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. Got the PNR and ticket number (starting with 109 - which seems correct but could not verify it) instantly. Also received the amex mobile payment notification ( from "Direct Pay Limited").Change fee for this fare is usd 100 / per traveller.
Thanks again Stimpy ^
Dec 20, 2019, 6:59 pm
#59
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Very good overall impression of their potential - more than Air Tanzania for some reasons.
EBB is a mess at 1-2 pm. New terminal won't come too soon.
Check - in staff was really useless though.
Hot snack for this 1h flight and friendly crew.
Full TR with photos just here
:https://www.airliners.net/forum/view...?f=9&t=1437263
Dec 20, 2019, 7:45 pm
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Well done! I am not surprised by the poor performance at check in, nor the great performance in the air. Ugandan service in general is excellent, but in the airport it is completely different. I suppose the staff just gets that way after dealing with all the pushy passengers making demands every day.