To celebrate the launch of the first direct flight between the UK and Rwanda, RwandAir has announced a trade competition running until 14 July this year.

Any bookings made on the RwandAir London Gatwick to Kigali service between 1 June 2017 and 14 July 2017 for outbound travel between those dates can be entered into the prize draw.

Agents who make a booking during this period will have the chance to win a trip for two to Rwanda in Business Class to experience the natural wonders and cultural experiences of the country.

The second prize consists of two return economy flights from London Gatwick to Nairobi via Kigali and the third prize is a £200 voucher redeemable against a RwandAir flight.

Agents should log their sales with the Flight Directors office in London by emailing tradesales.lon@rwandair.com with the ticket numbers of their bookings along with the company name, IATA number and their contact details.

The London Gatwick to Kigali route is served by a new Airbus A330-200 offering travellers Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class travel.

Flights depart London Gatwick on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with a flight time of just 8 hours 40 minutes and return fares starting from £368. Passengers travelling on the new service in Business Class will be able to take advantage of fully-flat beds and convenient overnight flights.

Rwanda welcomed 1.3 million visitors last year.