Gulf Air has announced the launch of direct flights to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, further expanding its network in Africa. This service marks Gulf Air’s return to Nairobi, re-establishing a vital link to the capital city, which was last served in 2012. Starting June 2nd, 2025, Gulf Air will operate five weekly…
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Kenya Association of Air Operators Rejects the Concession of JKIA to Adani Airport Holdings as Currently Conceived
The Board of the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) at its regular meeting on 4th October 2024 considered amongst other things, the proposed JKIA concession. The Board endorsed the views of its membership in relation to the concession. This was after a detailed review process involving its members culminating in a presentation and a…
Government Emphasizes Need to Expand JKIA as KAWU Calls off Strike
Following Wednesday’s staff strike involving unionisable staff from the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and Kenya Airways (KQ) which was called off the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) having disrupted hundreds of flights the Kenya government has come out to quell public anger in what Kenyans have called the auctioning of a strategic public asset. While…
Operations Paralysed at Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Following Workers Strike
Operations at Kenya’s busiest airport the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi have grinded to a halt following the commencement of a workers strike by the unionisable employees of the national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) and the airports operator Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) at midnight 11th September 2024. According to the Kenya Aviation Workers…
Kenya Airways Celebrates 47 Years with Discounts for Customers
Kenya Airways is marking its 47th anniversary by offering customers 15 per cent discount on tickets to various destinations across its network. Since its inaugural flight in February 1977, the airline has undergone a remarkable evolution, transcending humble beginnings to emerge as a prominent player in African aviation. From its strategic hub at the Jomo…
Kenya Airways secures IATA Accreditation for Ground Handling
Kenya Airways (KQ), and its Nairobi hub have been awarded certificate of accreditation by IATA’s Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) for outstanding ground handling services. This follows the successful audit conducted on ground handling operations at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) which recognized KQ for maintaining high standard in ground handling services as…
IndiGo partners with Swissport in Kenya
For its first destination in Africa, IndiGo has picked Swissport Kenya for airport ground services at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). The agreement with India’s largest airline covers complete ramp handling and passenger services including ticketing, check-in, passenger mobility, and aviation security. At Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Swissport Kenya will provide complete airport ground…
Kenya Airways to Close Offices in Kisumu & Johannesburg Ahead of Anticipated Protests
Kenya’s national Carrier Kenya Airways has said that its town booking offices in Kisumu and Johannesburg will remain closed on 20th March 2023 as it anticipates protests by the countries’ opposition parties Azimio la Umoja and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) which have called for mass action in both Kenya and South Africa respectively. Booking offices…
JKIA, Ethiopian Airlines named the African Cargo Airport, Airlines of the Year
Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has been named the African Cargo Airport of the Year at the STAT Trade Times International Awards for Excellence in Air Cargo. The award recognizes JKIA’s commitment to excellence in cargo infrastructure, systems, and services, and highlights its position as a top-performing cargo airport in the region. JKIA beat…
JKIA Terminal 2 to be Closed Ahead of Jill Biden’s Visit
The Kenya Airports Authority has announced that Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport’s Terminal 2 will be closed on Friday, February 24th from 1100HRS to 1700HRS to facilitate VVIP movement after directions from security and the ministry of foreign affairs. The airport will also be closed on Sunday, February 26th from 0600HRS to1800HRS with both aircraft…