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Kenya Airways launches direct flights to London's Gatwick Airport
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 02, 2025

The new Gatwick route will operate three times weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, departing Nairobi at night.

KQ temporarily suspends flights to Comoros and Mayotte over cyclone Chido threat
Amina Wako  |  Dec 14, 2024

The airline plans to resume flights on December 16, 2024, provided weather conditions improve significantly.

Kenya Airways warns of flight disruptions at JKIA due to military drills
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 12, 2024

To keep travellers informed, Kenya Airways urged customers to check the airline's website for real-time flight status updates.

MPs push for merger of KQ, KAA, and JKIA to revamp Kenya's aviation sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2024

The creation of an Aviation Holding Company aims to oversee a major restructuring of Kenya's aviation sector.

Kenya Airways announces halting of passenger flights to Mogadishu
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 10, 2024

CEO Allan Kilavuka said the decision was reached after careful analysis, taking into account the prevailing business environment.

Parliament, KRA among state agencies owing Kenya Airways over Sh3 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2024

CEO Kilavuka told the committee chaired by Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa that Parliament remains KQ's largest customer.

Kenya Airways flights to Zambia resume after talks—KCAA boss
Amina Wako  |  Oct 05, 2024

The KCAA’s Director General Arao, while confirming the resumption of flights, indicated that Zambia Airways would also receive the necessary landing r...

Zambia suspends Kenya Airways flights to Lusaka over landing rights tiff
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 05, 2024

The Zambian government's attempts to resolve the issue through diplomatic channels were unsuccessful.

Somali Aviation Authority gives KQ 48 hours to explain alleged discrimination at JKIA
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 02, 2024

Hassan further demanded a formal response from KQ within 48 hours and requested that the airline detail the steps it would take to address the grievan...

Kenya Airways posts profit after long streak of losses
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 19, 2024

Kenya Airways noted that this development marks its first profit after tax for the period since 2013.

Kenya Airways warns of flight delays amid anti-finance bill protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2024

The Airline noted that the closures have impacted both their employees and customers.

Kenya Airways resumes direct flights to Maputo after five-year hiatus
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2024

The flights will operate three times weekly, on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, providing a crucial link for travelers from Kenya and other African...

Kenya Airways explains aircraft incident that forced closure of JKIA runway
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 11, 2024

The closure was prompted by an incident involving one of the airline's Boeing 737 Freighter aircraft, which was diverted to Nairobi after tyre debris...

EgyptAir to launch direct flights from Cairo to Mogadishu
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 10, 2024

Starting July 11, 2024, the airline will operate flights twice in a week to Somalia's capital, aligning with Egypt's broader strategy to improve air c...

Revealed: KQ's Boeing 787 routes with highest available seat miles
Amina Wako  |  Jun 07, 2024

Kenya Airways strategically deploys its fleet of 234-seat Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners on its most popular routes to Europe and North America.

UPDATE: Diverted KQ flights from Mogadishu attributed to bad weather
Amina Wako  |  Jun 04, 2024

When The Eastleigh Voice reached out to the national carrier, an official without divulging more details said "They will issue a statement soon" regar...

50,000 flights booked after resumption of direct Nairobi-Brussels flights
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 04, 2024

With 18 routes served in sub-Saharan Africa, Brussels Airlines distinguishes itself as the specialist for Africa within the Lufthansa Group.

Brussels Airlines returns to Nairobi after nine-year hiatus
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 04, 2024

The inaugural flight landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Monday night, heralding a new era of connectivity between Europe and...

Normal operations to resume at Kisumu Airport after KQ plane suffers bird strike
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2024

Kenya Airways had earlier confirmed that all passengers aboard flight KQ 670 were safe after the plane suffered a bird strike while landing at the air...

Fact-checking Ruto's claim that KQ flight option was more expensive than private jet to US
Amina Wako  |  May 27, 2024

In a tone-deaf response, Ruto, known for his exhortations to live within one's means, offered a sarcastic justification on Sunday, appearing to dismis...