Tag Archives: Kenya Airways

Nairobi, Kenya | AGENCIES | As Uganda Airlines finally launched their much delayed flights to the UK – notably not to London Heathrow, Britain’s primary aviation hub – but to Gatwick, which is clearly a secondary choice prompted by the long delays, has Kenya Airways promptly reacted to the change in …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | I&M Bank Uganda and Kenya Airways have partnered to offer I&M Bank Mastercard holders a special discount of up to 15% on international flight tickets. This promotion allows eligible customers to save on return flights to various destinations worldwide when booking with their I&M …

  NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya Airways, the country’s flag carrier, said on Friday that the consolidation of airlines on the continent will help reduce the cost of intra-African air travel. Allan Kilavuka, chief executive officer of Kenya Airways, said in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that travel within Africa …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For the first time since 2013, KQ has reported a profit before tax. This achievement marks a major turnaround for the airline, in line with the strategic recovery plan launched in 2021, executives said on Aug.19 in a notice. In the six months to 30 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya Airways and the Kenya Tourism Board have awarded two lucky winners at the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE), with return tickets to Nairobi and Mombasa, for a two-day fully paid fun trip. Robert Onega of Hannah and Hannah Tours won a return trip …

This positions the airline in a competitive landscape, alongside Uganda Airlines and Ethiopian Airways, which currently serve Mogadishu via their respective hubs Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has re-launched direct flight services to Mogadishu, Somalia, a strategic move set to enhance regional connectivity …

DAR ES SALAAM, TAZANIA | Xinhua | Tanzanian aviation authorities on Tuesday lifted a ban on Kenya Airways flights to the country’s commercial hub of Dar es Salaam effective from Jan. 22 after Kenya had heeded its demands. The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has withdrawn its decision of Jan. …

NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya Airways (KQ), the country’s national carrier, said Thursday it has expanded its codeshare partnership with South African Airways (SAA), the flag carrier airline of South Africa, to include direct flights from South Africa to South America. Kenya Airways said customers will now experience a seamless …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya Airways is advocating for a more Pan African approach to the business which requires more partnerships and collaboration among African airlines because the national carriers stand to benefit more from cooperation rather than competition. Julius Thairu, the airline’s Chief Commercial and Customer Officer said …

Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya Airways (KQ), the country’s national carrier, said Wednesday it reduced its loss to 9.86 billion shillings (about 82.22 million U.S. dollars) in the first six months ending June from 95.75 million dollars recorded in a similar period in 2021. Allan Kilavuka, the chief executive officer …