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Kenya Airways mulls return to Abuja, weighs options

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Kenya Airways said it was still considering plans to return to Abuja few years after it exited the route, just as it described Abuja route as very relevant point for the carrier. It noted that it offers greater flexibility and convenience for travellers, reinforcing their dedication to the Nigerian market. Speaking to journalists last week in Lagos, Regional Manager, America and West Africa for the airline, Ngamau Stephen also stated that the availability of in terms…

Kenya Airways in strategic interline partnership talks with Nigerian carrier

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

…Increases capacity by 21%, raises frequencies to ten on Lagos route The national airline of Kenya, Kenya Airways is in discussions for a strategic partnership and Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) with a Nigerian carrier (name withheld). While not mentioning the name of the carrier, there are indications that the carrier in question is one of the airlines under the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Receivership. The collaboration according to the airline aims to…

Kenya Airways begs NCAA over passenger maltreatment

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Kenya Airways management has apologized to a Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore, for the mistreatment meted out to her days ago. The airline tendered the apology during a meeting with the Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr Michael Achimugu on Tuesday. The airline was summoned to Abuja in respect of the now viral case between a Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore and its officials. Achimugu noted that he…

Thairu: Nigerian market second behind SA, as Kenya Airways begins 10 flights to Lagos

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Carrier to resume Abuja flight, to pick one other city next year Chief Commercial and Customer Officer of one of Africa’s biggest airlines, Kenya Airways, Julius Thairu said efficient air connectivity is the only viable way to link the vast geographical space of Africa, stressing that doing so through air travel has the potential to boost trade, economy and confer other benefits to the continent. Thairu was in Nigeria to meet the Kenya Airways…

Kenya Airways Partners Junior Golf Foundation as official travel sponsor

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Wole Shadare

KQ to facilitate travel for junior golfers Kenya Airways (KQ) has today announced its partnership with Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) as it further strengthens its commitment to supporting youth development, sports, and community engagement in Kenya. The airline will become the official travel sponsor of JGF events, underscoring its dedication to nurturing young talent in the sport of golf. The Junior Golf Foundation is renowned for its exceptional work in providing young golf enthusiasts…

Kenya Airways Celebrates Five Years Non-Stop Flights to New York from Nairobi

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Wole Shadare

KQ only airline offering non-stop link between East Africa and US Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways is celebrating five years since becoming the first and only carrier to fly non-stop from its hub in Nairobi to New York and linking East Africa and the United States of America the fastest way. The inaugural flight between Nairobi and New York was on 28th October 28th, 2018. Since then, over 300,000 passengers and 6,000 tonnes of…

Kenya Airways Boosts Customer Experience With ShedConnect Lufthansa’s Codeshare Platform

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Kenya Airways has boarded Lufthansa Systems to provide a codeshare management solution, SchedConnect, which will enhance the airline’s management of partner flight schedules. The East African airline’s guests will now enjoy smoother connections on flights booked with partners by KQ. As a member of the SkyTeam alliance, Kenya Airways is a fully integrated network carrier with multiple codeshare partners within and outside the global alliance. With SchedConnect, Kenya Airways will be able to manage and…

Kenya Airways crowned Africa’s leader in Economy class, inflight magazine at WTA awards 2023

Posted on October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways has been crowned as the winner for Africa’s leading Airline for its Economy Class Service and In-flight Magazine (Msafiri) at the World Travel Awards 2023. This is the fifth year Kenya Airways has received an award in Africa’s Leading Airline – Economy Class category and the second consecutive year the Msafiri magazine has been named Africa’s Leading Inflight Magazine. Kenya Airways was feted at the Africa & Indian Ocean World…

Kenya Airways eyes wider EU market, inks airBaltic interline deal

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Kenya Airways and airBaltic (BT) have announced an interline agreement that will boost connectivity and give customers more travel options between Africa and the Baltic countries. airBaltic, the flag carrier of Latvia, has experienced tremendous growth in the Baltics as well as internationally and currently connects the Baltic region to more than 70 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus. Under the interline agreement, Kenya Airways will extend its reach in…

Kenya Airways introduces two daily flights to London, raises frequencies to 14 times weekly

Posted on September 28, 2023September 29, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways today announced the introduction of two daily flights to London effective October 29th, 2023 from Nairobi. The additional frequencies would offer customers travel options with two flights per day. The airline in a statement on Thursday said customers can now choose between a morning flight via KQ 100 and an evening flight via KQ 102 allowing more travel options, convenience, and flexibility. Kenya Airways has been operating flights to London…