Congo Airways flights offer small, regional travel, and the airline is owned by the government of DRC. The airline continues to grow every year to encompass more trips further afield into the surrounding African diaspora, and more recently, even into South Africa. Due to their current relatively small footprint and fleet size, they do not as yet have a rewards program for frequent flyers, but will most certainly apply one as they grow in company size.
Congo Airways reservations will allow a standard size of luggage that is in line with most international airline carriers around the globe. You can check-in between one and 10 pieces of luggage that collectively weigh no more than 23kg, as well as one hand-held piece of luggage that has no weight restriction. This can be a laptop bag, rucksack or handbag. Wheelchairs and fold-up strollers can be accommodated either with check-in or in the cabin, at the discretion of the cabin crew.
Flights on Congo Airways will luckily allow small pets to fly in the cabin with their owners, under specialised supervision, on regional flights. You will need identification of the pet, and they will need to fit inside a small, waterproof cage at your feet. If you would like to take a service animal that is too large for a cage, they can accompany you with their identification papers stipulating inoculations and line of duty. They should be harnessed for the safety of their fellow passengers, and if possible, include their name and duty on the harness. You may have to muzzle the animal, depending on the size. Service animals are allowed to travel continentally and regionally. Check with the airline to see if your pet qualifies as a service animal, as some airlines only allow them for blind passengers.
No, Congo Airways has no scheduled flights out of London Heathrow. However, Congo Airways does fly out of Kisangani. There are also other airline options to choose from if you still want to book a flight from London Heathrow. Ethiopian Air, for example, is an airline that flies out of London Heathrow on a regular basis.
Kinshasa N'djili, Lubumbashi Luano, and Kisangani are the most popular airports Congo Airways uses on a routine basis throughout the year.
To check the flight status of Congo Airways, you can give them a call at +243 829781921 or visit their website at congoairways.com. Or, you can use our on-page Flight Tracker that provides you with real-time Congo Airways flight information, including terminal and gate number, arrival and departure times, and flight status.