Uganda Airlines and Brussels Airlines Reopen Flights to Kinshasa Amid Regional Stability
After a brief hiatus, Uganda Airlines and Brussels Airlines are back in the skies, resuming their flights to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
On January 30, Uganda Airlines officially announced the restart of its Kinshasa route, marking the airline’s return to one of its key destinations in Central Africa. Just a day later, on January 31, Brussels Airlines followed suit, reinstating its popular Wednesday service to the Congolese capital.
The airlines had paused their operations due to unrest in Goma, a city located on the DRC’s eastern border with Rwanda, which prompted security concerns. This move brings a welcome sense of recovery for travelers and businesses reliant on these crucial air connections.
In contrast, RwandAir, which also suspended flights to Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, and Goma on January 28 following a political ban imposed by the DRC government, has yet to resume its services. This ongoing suspension leaves a gap in regional connectivity as tensions in the area continue to affect flight operations.
Despite these challenges, the return of Uganda Airlines and Brussels Airlines signals a positive step toward stability, reconnecting vital trade and tourism routes within the heart of Africa.
