Uganda Airlines Launches Accra Flights Amid Rising Costs and Losses
Uganda Airlines has launched a new route between Entebbe and Accra to improve connectivity between East and West Africa. Despite this expansion, the state-owned carrier faces financial pressure, projecting a 14% increase in annual losses due to high operational costs and regional competition.
Why it matters
The airline's struggle reflects the broader challenges faced by state-owned carriers in Africa attempting to balance regional connectivity goals with fiscal sustainability.
email facebook linkedin twitter Whatsapp Uganda Airlines launched four weekly flights between Entebbe and Accra on October 27, strengthening air connectivity between East and West Africa. Uganda has placed a firm order for eight Boeing aircraft and plans to acquire additional cargo planes to support passenger and freight operations. Uganda Airlines projected a 14% increase in annual losses in August 2025, following a deficit of UGX 237 billion ($54.49 million), as operational disruptions and expansion costs weighed on its performance. Uganda Airlines launched scheduled flights between Entebbe and Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday, October 27, with four weekly round trips. Uganda's Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, said the service would facilitate business travel, boost tourism and strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The route also improves connectivity between East and West Africa, a key growth market for the carrier.
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