AIR Uganda has become the first airline to offer a direct flight from Entebbe to Zanzibar. Previously, passengers from Entebbe had to stop over in Dar- es- Salaam and change planes before continuing to Zanzibar.

The chief executive, Peter De Waal, said the airline will fly to Zanzibar on Fridays and Sundays owing to a growing business and holiday market in Zanzibar.

Travels agents have seen a dramatic increase in passenger traffic to Zanzibar, but the problem was the connections in getting there. Air Uganda saw the niche in the market and with the new direct flight; the market will open up more.