Jumia Travel on Wednesday announced the unveiling of its flights services for travellers, a major move to boost its service offerings.
A statement from the company says: “This service is part of the broader programme to create a one stop travel shop providing accommodation, packages, and flights all on the same platform, in a bid to streamline travel in Africa.”
The online hotel booking company now offers both domestic and international flights by major airlines including Arik Air, Dana Air, Medview Airline, South African Airways, Kenya Airways, Rwandair Express, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Fly Dubai, Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia and Air Seychelles among others.
“It’s a new step for us as we aim to be the leading African Online Travel Agency, providing best customer experience for the travellers. It is also part of our broader program to create a one stop travel shop providing accommodation, packages, and flights all on the same platform, in a bid to streamline travel in Africa,” said CEO of Jumia Travel, Paul Midy.
As an online travel agency, Jumia Travel will be working in partnership with different partners including Amadeus. The service enables the customers to find, compare, and book flights, as well as buy air tickets online with ease directly from various Airline companies across the world.
“We want to offer to our customers, all payment options, credit card but also payment in cash or through mobile phone as well as the support of a local customer service available 24/24,” Midy added.
Accounting for only 3% of the world’s air traffic, Africa portrays massive potential for growth in the coming years, especially due to the increasing demand from the rising middle class and the growing African economies.
“Jumia Travel aims at capitalising on a market that is progressively driving hospitality demand in the continent. With the International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicting a strong growth of 4.8% in passenger numbers in Africa in the next five years, this confirms our strategic commitment to provide infinite travel solutions to travellers,” added Midy.
The company recently launched its holiday packages to foster domestic tourism in Africa.
