National Carrier Kenya Airways(KQ) plans to resume international flights in September this year.
Kenya Airways halted flights to several destinations, including China, before shutting down all domestic and international passenger flights on 22nd March, 2020.
The airline in its recently published annual report suggests an operation relaunch in late Q3 of 2020.
The airline has yet to give any indication on the number of destinations it will fly to upon relaunch. It is widely expected that the number of destinations and flight frequencies will be much reduced once it restarts operations.
KQ says it will assess post lockdown demand for air travel and the impact of globally imposed health and safety measures on passengers. The interest in air travel is expected to be below the past numbers as more countries open their skies.
In its twitter handle, KQ says it will be operating a repatriation flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg and back to Nairobi on 19th June 2020.
In the financial year ended 31st December 2019, KQ recorded a 12.4% increase in revenue due to expansion of the airline’s network, improved passenger, cargo, ancillaries and other revenue streams.
“2019 was a commendable year where the airline continued to grow both passenger numbers and revenues compared to the previous year. We are definitely on the right flight path and although we experienced headwinds through the year, I am confident that we will continue to hold steady and deliver on our commitment to turn around the airline” said KQ board Chairman Mr Michael Joseph.
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