BRUSSELS AIRLINES ADDS MORE FLIGHTS TO NAIROBI, KIGALI AND BUJUMBURA
(Posted 04th September 2014)
With the start of the traditional winter schedule on 26th of October will East Africa see more of Brussels Airlines flights according to the now available details.
Nairobi / Kenya will get additional capacity with a further two weekly flights bringing the overall number to five per week. Kigali too will get another weekly flight upping weekly frequencies from four to five while Burundi’s capital Bujumbura will get one more weekly departure making it three overall.
This represents a significant capacity increase in both seats and cargo spaces, the latter important for exporters of freshly cut flowers and produce from East Africa to Europe’s main consumer markets and the former of course boosting the tourism potential in the three countries. Philippe Saeys, Brussels Airlines’ VP for Africa, echoed this observation when he said in a media release: ‘The nine percent increase in our flight offer clearly illustrates that we continue to invest in Africa and that we are even more responsive to market demand. This is not only good news for our customers who will have more travel possibilities, but also for all freight forwarders who can transport their goods on more flights operated by Brussels Airlines’.
There has been some disappointment though in Uganda where the current number of three flights will be maintained. However, Brussels Airlines has been chosen by the Africa Travel Association as their partner for the upcoming ATA World Congress which will be held in Kampala later this year as repeatedly reported here.
For travelers using Brussels Airlines for onward flights to the United States it is important to note that the seasonal summer service to Washington DC will be discontinued effective 26th of October – resuming 29th of March 2015 – while the daily flights to New York will continue.
For information about schedules and fares click on www.brusselsairlines.com
