In a press statement from RwandAir, CEO John Mirenge stated that Rubavu is a highly strategic domestic destination both for local and neighbouring regions’ travellers. “We planned for this destination on the basis of connectivity needs for travellers in that region. We believe Rubavu flights will make a valuable contribution to our network. The twenty-minute flight makes a big difference for a traveller who otherwise has to spend half a day on the road ”, said Mr Mirenge.

Rubavu-Gisenyi in the northwest of Kigali becomes the third destination this year for the national carrier coming closely on the heels of Brazzaville –Republic of Congo and the more recent Libreville - Gabon. The airline already operates daily flights to Kamembe southwest of Kigali with double daily flights every Tuesday and Saturday.

RwandAir will later this year take delivery of two Boeing 737- 800 from Boeing Commercial Airplanes. These aircraft become the first on the African continent to be fitted with the new Boeing “Sky Interior”.