Uganda Airlines is now flying to 17 direct destinationsUganda Airlines has recorded an increase in revenue to Shs319 billion in FY 2023/24 from Shs28 billion in FY 2019/20.The revelation was made by Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on Thursday 12th June 2025, while delivering the budget speech for FY 2025/2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds.Kasaija revealed that since the revival of Uganda Airlines 5 years ago, connectivity has improved within the continent, the Middle East, Asia and the United Kingdom.The airline is now flying to 17 direct destinations, which has contributed to reduced travel time at more affordable cost.“… the competition brought about by the airline has forced other regional airlines to reduce the cost of air tickets. For example, a return air ticket to Nairobi has stabilised at about USD 300, compared to USD 800 in 2019,” Kasaija said, adding that the airline is supporting trade and tourism in addition to business air travel.He added that the national airline is now the largest operator and has 24 percent market share of all air travel out of Entebbe Airport, up from 4 percent in 2019.“With increased capitalisation and acquisition of additional aircraft, the airline will increase efficiency and travelers to and from Uganda will enjoy direct and cheaper travel to more international destinations,” he said.In the next financial year 2025/26, Kasaija said additional capitalisation will be provided to Uganda Airlines to acquire more aircraft, to open up more routes for passenger and cargo transportation, and handling capacity.Government has also provided Shs 6.92 trillion in the next financial year 2025/26 for integrated transport and infrastructure services including roads, bridges, railways, water transport and air transport.The theme for the Shs72.3 trillion 2025/26 budget is “Full Monetization of the Ugandan Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialization, Expanding and Broadening Services, Digital Transformation and Market Access.” The post Uganda Airlines Sees Revenue Grow To Shs319 Billion In Five Years As Gov’t Commits To Acquire More Aircraft, Open Up New Routes appeared first on Business Focus.