Skyward Express Begins Flights to Kakamega
Skyward Express has officially begun flying the Nairobi Kakamega route for a cost of KES 5,590. The flight will depart from Wilson Airport to Kakamega at 10 a.m., and [...]
Ethiopian Airlines to Double Fleet to 270 in 12 Years
Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced plans to almost double its fleet over the next 12 years and expand its global network as Africa’s largest carrier, seeking to better compete with Gulf [...]Inaugural Mombasa Dubai Return Flight to Cost KES35,573 Only
Kenya Airways has announced an introductory KES 37,573(USD306) fare promotion for a return ticket on its inaugural Mombasa – Dubai flight set for 15th December 2022. KQ, which will operate [...]IATA Projects Airlines to Post Net Profits of $4.7 Billion in 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects a return to profitability for the global airline industry in 2023 as airlines continue to cut losses stemming from the effects of the [...]France Bans Short Haul Domestic Flights in Favour of Trains
The European Commission has given a green light for France to ban short haul domestic flights between cities that are linked by a train journey of less than 2.5 hours. [...]Air France to Begin Direct Flights from Paris to Dar es Salaam
Air France is set to launch a new direct flight from Paris to Dar es Salaam in June 2023 as the airliner seeks to strengthen its presence in East Africa. [...]
Africa's air cargo market contracts over 8% in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2022 global air cargo markets showing that headwinds continue to affect air cargo demand. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers [...]Emirates Increases Services to Nairobi to Double Daily Flights
Nairobi Kenya,18 November 2022:Emirates announcedtodaythat it will increase the frequency of its services to offer double-daily flights between Dubai and Nairobi. Starting from15 December, the airline will fully restore [...]Emirates Group Announces Record Half-Year Performance For 2022-2023
The Emirates Group announced its half-year results for its 2022-23 financial year. The Group is reporting a 2022-23 half-year net profit of AED 4.2 billion (US$ 1.2 billion), a record [...]Competition Authority Orders Fly 540 to Cease Advertising Flights after Customers Complaints
The Competition Authority of Kenya(CAK) has directed Fly 540 to cease advertising flights on all its platforms following complaints from consumers. The competition watchdog noted that it had received over [...]National Treasury Seeks Foreign Strategic Investor to Buy Controlling Stake in KQ
The National Treasury will seek a foreign strategic investor to buy a controlling stake in Kenya Airways (KQ) as a path of returning the national carrier to profitability. Treasury Principal Secretary [...]RwandAir Begins Non-Stop Direct Flights to London
Rwanda’s national flag carrier, RwandAir has begun direct flights between Kigali and London, England, shortening the flight time for travellers between the two cities as the airline seeks to expand [...]
