LATEST UPDATE - Booking System Update More Details
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LATEST TRAVEL NEWS AND UPDATES
๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Technical Notice
Frequent flyer details cannot be manually added during booking at this time. Please sign in to your frequent flyer profile before booking or contact the Skybucks Team or Reservations for assistance.
๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Hoedspruit Flights Resume
Airlink has this morning resumed flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo. However, this is subject to the local weather and conditions on the ground remaining favourable for flights. For updates on the status of flights, please check the Flight Info section on the website, Mobile App or contact your travel agent.
๐ญ๐ฐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Hoedspruit Flights Affected by Floods
Airlink has suspended all flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo due to severe floods, which have left many roads impassable and restricted access to the airport, which serves communities in the area as well as the nearby Kruger National Park and surrounding lodges and resorts. Flights will resume as soon as the relevant authorities declare it safe for the airport to resume operations. We are in constant liaison with local stakeholders, including SANParks and the various private lodges in the area, to assist passengers who are stranded at those destinations. Customers who are booked to fly to or from Hoedspruit this week will be updated as the situation evolves.
Service Disruption Notice: Flight Delays
Airlink advises customers that flights this afternoon and evening are delayed due to air traffic control constraints at Johannesburgโs O.R. Tambo International Airport. The disruptions are caused by ATNS staffing shortages and the suspension or expiry of certain instrument flight procedures. These issues have led to departure delays, airspace restrictions, and some flight diversions, impacting the overall schedule. Airlink is working to recover operations and minimise delays. Updates will be shared via Airlinkโs app, social media, and airport information screens.
Read MoreZimbabwe Immigration Update
Passengers traveling to Zimbabwe are now required to complete arrival forms online before departure, as paper forms are no longer in use. While iPads are provided at immigration in Zimbabwe for this purpose, completing the form on arrival may result in delays. To ensure a smoother and quicker journey through immigration, we recommend completing your form in advance by going to https://evisa.gov.zw/app/index.html
Read MoreSpecial Assistance Requests
Passengers with special requests are required to confirm their requests for assistance 72 hours before the flight, subject to availability.
Read MoreBook a Single Through-Fare Ticket to Avoid Delays
All international customers are urged to book one (1) single ticket with through-fares, as opposed to booking separate tickets to avoid flight delays. Please note that it is essential to read the fare rules.
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LATEST UPDATE - Booking System Update More Details
LATEST UPDATE - Booking System Update More Details
LATEST TRAVEL NEWS AND UPDATES
๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Technical Notice
Frequent flyer details cannot be manually added during booking at this time. Please sign in to your frequent flyer profile before booking or contact the Skybucks Team or Reservations for assistance.
๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Hoedspruit Flights Resume
Airlink has this morning resumed flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo. However, this is subject to the local weather and conditions on the ground remaining favourable for flights. For updates on the status of flights, please check the Flight Info section on the website, Mobile App or contact your travel agent.
๐ญ๐ฐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ - Hoedspruit Flights Affected by Floods
Airlink has suspended all flights to and from Hoedspruit in Limpopo due to severe floods, which have left many roads impassable and restricted access to the airport, which serves communities in the area as well as the nearby Kruger National Park and surrounding lodges and resorts. Flights will resume as soon as the relevant authorities declare it safe for the airport to resume operations. We are in constant liaison with local stakeholders, including SANParks and the various private lodges in the area, to assist passengers who are stranded at those destinations. Customers who are booked to fly to or from Hoedspruit this week will be updated as the situation evolves.
Service Disruption Notice: Flight Delays
Airlink advises customers that flights this afternoon and evening are delayed due to air traffic control constraints at Johannesburgโs O.R. Tambo International Airport. The disruptions are caused by ATNS staffing shortages and the suspension or expiry of certain instrument flight procedures. These issues have led to departure delays, airspace restrictions, and some flight diversions, impacting the overall schedule. Airlink is working to recover operations and minimise delays. Updates will be shared via Airlinkโs app, social media, and airport information screens.
Read MoreZimbabwe Immigration Update
Passengers traveling to Zimbabwe are now required to complete arrival forms online before departure, as paper forms are no longer in use. While iPads are provided at immigration in Zimbabwe for this purpose, completing the form on arrival may result in delays. To ensure a smoother and quicker journey through immigration, we recommend completing your form in advance by going to https://evisa.gov.zw/app/index.html
Read MoreSpecial Assistance Requests
Passengers with special requests are required to confirm their requests for assistance 72 hours before the flight, subject to availability.
Read MoreBook a Single Through-Fare Ticket to Avoid Delays
All international customers are urged to book one (1) single ticket with through-fares, as opposed to booking separate tickets to avoid flight delays. Please note that it is essential to read the fare rules.
Read MoreChoose Preferences
Uganda Airlines & Airlink Sign Interline Partnership
24th November 2025 - Uganda Airlines is pleased to announce a new Interline agreement with Airlink, Southern Africa's leading private airline. This strategic partnership significantly enhances travel connectivity for our guests, seamlessly linking Uganda Airlines' network with Airlink's extensive route system across Southern Africa via Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
The partnership allows passengers to book a single ticket for seamless travel from Entebbe (EBB) to over 45 destinations within South Africa and across the Southern Africa region. This provides a streamlined travel experience, with through-check-in for passengers and their baggage, eliminating the need for multiple bookings and check-ins in Johannesburg.
The partnership will support, among others, Expanded Network Access; where guests will now enjoy convenient, single-ticket access to Airlink's comprehensive network of over 45 destinations, including popular business and leisure spots such as Cape Town, Durban, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Gaborone, and more; Seamless travel experience for passengers to book a single itinerary for their entire journey, with checked luggage automatically transferred between airlines, ensuring a smooth, hassle-free travel experience, and lastly, increased travel options that provided reciprocal benefits, enabling Airlinkโs customers to easily connect to Uganda Airlinesโ growing African network, fostering greater trade and tourism links across the continent.
"We are excited to partner with Airlink, a respected airline known for its extensive regional network," said Mr. Adedayo Olawuyi, Chief Commercial Officer, Uganda Airlines. "This interline agreement is a significant step in our aspirations of making intra-African travel easier. It provides our customers with unparalleled convenience and choice when travelling to key destinations across Southern Africa, all on a single ticket."
"This partnership with Uganda Airlines strengthens our commitment to connecting Africa. It opens up a vital gateway in East Africa for our customers, and, in turn, provides Ugandan travellers with efficient and direct access to Southern Africa's key economic and tourism centres. Itโs a win-win for both airlines and our customers," says Ms Katherine Whelan, Airlink Chief Commercial Officer.
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 5-times winner of the prestigious โCh-Aviation Youngest Aircraft Fleet Awardโ in the world, recognising the carrierโs leadership in maintaining a young, modern and efficient fleet that is environmentally cautious about decarbonising its operations. The airlineโs current network includes scheduled flights to 17 destinations in Africa.