RwandAir has launched new long-haul services to Israel and China.
The Kigali-based airline has started flying to Guangzhou, three times a week, which is the airline's first Chinese destination.
Tagged to the existing Mumbai route, the flight will be operated by Airbus A330 aircraft, where customers can choose seats from three cabins, including lie-flat beds in Business Class.
Flights to Tel Aviv will connect tourists and business travellers to Israel via the airline?s Kigali hub three times a week, starting from June 25. The route will be operated by a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, offering 16 seats in Business Class and 138 seats in Economy Class.
Yvonne Manzi Makolo, the airline's CEO, said: ?The launch of these two major new services to our growing route network demonstrates our continuing commitment to expanding Rwandair to new markets overseas. New flights to Guangzhou and Tel Aviv will strengthen and deepen the growing ties between key destinations and Rwanda?s growing economy.
?We believe the new premium service we offer, on one of Africa?s most modern aircraft fleets, will facilitate an increase in the volume of trade between Africa and Guangzhou, China?s third largest city. The new route will also offer more choice for customers, help pave the way for new business opportunities and increase our cargo traffic.
?Known as one of the world?s leading tech hubs, Tel Aviv is another valuable addition to our growing route network. We look forward to flying business and leisure travellers alike to the exciting city of Tel Aviv. The new route will also be a great opportunity to strengthen diplomatic ties between Israel and Rwanda.?
Guangzhou is known for its shopping facilities and tourist attractions, such as the iconic Canton Tower. The city?s Chimelong Tourist Resort features an amusement park, an international circus, and water and safari parks. Guangzhou will be the airline's second destination in Asia, following Mumbai.
Tel Aviv, the economic and technology centre of Israel, offers a blend of architecture, beautiful Mediterranean beaches and a buzzing cultural scene. The city will be the airline's second destination in the Middle East, after Dubai.
Customers can also take advantage of the baggage allowance of up to two bags of 23 kg each in Economy Class, two bags of 32 kg each in Premium Economy Class and three bags of 23 kg each in Business Class.
Tickets for Guangzhou and Tel Aviv flights are now available for sale through rwandair.com, sales offices and travel agencies.
