Based in Somalia, Jubba Airways bills itself as "The Happy Way To Fly." This modern airline began operations in 1998 after the collapse of the state-owned airline due to the disintegration of the central government. Flights are now scheduled for both domestic and international travel. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.
Use the airline's Web site (see Resources below) to book your travel online. Before your departure date, you can use the Web site to check on your reservations.
Call Jubba Airways directly to speak to a booking agent by dialing 011 (+252) 1 217 000.
Book flights to Jeddah, Mogadishu, Dubai, Hargeysa, Djibouti, Aden and Bosaso. Flights are scheduled regularly.
Book business class travel. Extra attention and a complimentary meal between connecting flights are both available from the airline if there's enough time.
Make connections to any point in the world by flying into international airports on Jubba Airways. You can check the airline Web site for connecting flights.
Use a travel agent familiar with travel conditions in Africa for professional assistance planning and booking your trip to Somalia.
Check on your flight status prior to arriving for boarding. Use the Jubba Airways Web site. Follow the tabs.
Arrive at the airport early. Domestic flight travelers must be at the check-in an hour before scheduled departure times or 45 minutes if they're not checking baggage. International travelers have to check in 2 hours before the time of departure. Seats and reservations may be forfeited if passengers on an international flight have not checked in at the gate 60 minutes early.
Enjoy regional cuisine from the in-flight menu. The food served is chosen to meet the dietary standards of Muslim passengers.
Feel safe in the major airports Jubba Airways services. These modern airports are in larger cities where tourists and businessmen are usually safer than in outlying areas of Somalia.
