APG selected by Uganda Airlines as General Sales Agent in the United Kingdom
APG, the world’s leading airline representation network, is pleased to announce its appointment as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Uganda Airlines in the United Kingdom, ahead of the airline’s upcoming launch of direct flights between Entebbe and London Gatwick.
Uganda Airlines will commence this long-anticipated route on May 18, 2025, with four weekly non-stop flights, further expanding its international footprint and offering a direct link between Uganda and the UK for the first time in over two decades.
Under this new agreement, APG will be responsible for providing full sales and marketing services as well as reservation support in the UK market. APG will also support Uganda Airlines with travel trade engagement and promotional initiatives designed to drive awareness and sales of the new route.
The new service will be operated using Uganda Airlines’ state-of-the-art Airbus A330-800neo, offering a three-class configuration: Business, Premium Economy, and Economy – catering to both leisure and corporate travellers.
Richard Burgess, President of APG Network, commented: “We are delighted to be representing Uganda Airlines in the UK at such a pivotal moment in their international expansion. The launch of direct Entebbe–London Gatwick flights is a significant development for travel and trade relations between the two countries, and APG looks forward to ensuring the success of this new route in the UK market.“
This partnership further reinforces APG’s ongoing mission to support airline growth worldwide through expert local representation and a full suite of services tailored to airline partners.
ABOUT APG
With over 30 years’ experience in airline distribution and over 100 offices globally, APG is the world’s largest and most successful airline representation network, partnering with over 200 valued airline clients. APG offers a holistic approach to airline distribution, offering not only airline representation but also interline e-ticketing solutions, fare filing and settlement support services, all aimed at maximising an airline’s revenue potential. APG is always at the forefront of distribution development and our latest APG NDC Platform will assist airlines unlock the benefits of NDC distribution.
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ABOUT Uganda Airlines
Uganda Airlines is the national carrier of the Republic of Uganda and operates international scheduled air transportation services in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and soon Europe. The airline started commercial operations in August 2019. Uganda Airlines is a proud winner of the prestigious “Ch-Aviation Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award in the World” for 5 years in a row, recognising the carrier’s leadership in maintaining a young, modern and efficient fleet that is environmentally cautious about decarbonising its operations. The airline’s current network includes scheduled flights to 16 destinations in Africa
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