Jambo jet has started its operations into Uganda promising to offer the cheapest ticket fares to and from Nairobi. Passengers can now fly to numerous destinations across the East African region such as Entebbe, Addis Ababa, Dar es salaam among others aboard this Kenyan firm’s next generation new Q400 plane.
“The aim of the game is that you grow the market, is that you really attract new passengers who are not used to flying. We have many people who travel by road between our countries, and that takes a while. But, they do so because they can’t afford to fly.” Said Willem Hondius the CEO Jambo jet.
Benon Kajjura the director for Transport in the Ministry of works, is optimistic that the regional operator will spur the airline industry grow as well as cross-border business. “The government of Uganda welcomes the model of low-cost carriers in the aviation sub-sector to ensure that classes of passengers are provided for in the market. The essence of a low-cost carrier on the Entente-Nairobi route will reduce the transport costs for passengers, cargo and hence reduce the cost of doing business plus also increasing the traffic of passengers and cargo on the same route” he added.
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) managing director David Kakuba, says the ongoing infrastructural upgrades on the Entebbe International Airport are well and up on schedule to support more airlines in and out of the facility and are currently are 22 percent level of completion. CAA is currently modifying departures and arrivals terminals for a more rewarding passenger experience.
Jambo Jet rates
On their website, a return tickect would cost about UGX 430,000 with an acceptable cabin luggage capacity of up to 10kg per passenger, 20kg hand luggage and free seat selection. Jambo Jet was rewarded regulatory approval in 2016 to fly to 16 routes.
