Uganda Airlines, Airlink seal interline deal to deepen intra-African connectivity

November 25, 2025 in Companies, Travel & Tourism by Editor

The new partnership gives Uganda Airlines access to Southern Africa’s wider market without the need to fly its own metal to the 45 destinations in Airlink’s network, while Airlink can  now sell key destinations in Uganda Airlines network, such as Juba and Mogadishu.

Uganda Airlines has entered a new Interline partnership with Airlink, Southern Africa’s largest private carrier, in a move that significantly broadens travel options across the continent. The agreement connects Uganda Airlines’ network to Airlink’s extensive Southern African footprint via Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), enabling seamless journeys to more than 45 destinations.

Under the arrangement, travellers can book a single ticket from Entebbe (EBB) to cities across South Africa and the wider region, with through-check-in for passengers and baggage. The simplified process removes the need for multiple bookings and baggage rechecking in Johannesburg, offering a smoother and more efficient experience.

“We are excited to partner with Airlink, a respected airline known for its extensive regional network,” said Adedayo Olawuyi, Chief Commercial Officer at Uganda Airlines. “This interline agreement is a significant step in our aspirations of making intra-African travel easier. It offers our customers greater convenience and more choice when travelling to key destinations across Southern Africa—all on a single ticket.”

The partnership builds on Uganda Airlines’ growing list of peer endorsements, which already includes interline arrangements with Air India, Qatar Airways and RwandAir.

Airlink CCO Katherine Whelan said the deal opens new commercial and tourism opportunities between East and Southern Africa. “By connecting East and Southern Africa, we are expanding opportunities for both business and tourism. This agreement is a win for travellers and strengthens Africa’s air connectivity.”

The collaboration also extends Airlink customers’ access to Uganda Airlines destinations such as Juba and Mogadishu, supporting deeper trade and regional integration. Passengers will benefit from seamless transfers, expanded route options, and reliable access to key hubs like Cape Town, Durban, Victoria Falls, Windhoek and Gaborone.

For Uganda Airlines, however, the anticipated rise in demand could intensify pressure on its medium-haul capacity, sharpening the need for larger aircraft  to fully capture the benefits of the expanded market reach.