Kenya Airways and Air India have entered a codeshare partnership, reaffirming their commitment to boosting seamless travel between India and Africa, and beyond. The codeshare partnership complements the existing interline agreement between the two carriers. The codeshare and interline partnerships together allow passengers of both airlines to enjoy convenient access to a wider range of…
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Kenya Airways Achieves Prestigious EASA Part-145 Certification
Kenya Airways Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO) proudly announces its attainment of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part-145 Certification. This milestone signifies a significant leap for the organization in meeting global aviation maintenance standards. Expanded Capabilities The certification grants Kenya Airways AMO approval to perform: • Base Maintenance on Embraer E190 and Boeing 737-700/800/900…
Kenya Airways Emerges Top in Global Aviation Challenge
Kenya Airways (KQ) has emerged as a top performer at the 2024 SkyTeam Aviation Challenge, earning accolades for its groundbreaking sustainability initiatives. Kenya Airways won two prestigious awards: Best Scaled Catering Solution and Best Approach to Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Kenya Airways was awarded in the Best Scaled Catering Solution category, recognising the airline…
Kenya Airways Announces New Route, Nairobi to Gatwick Direct Flights Beginning July 2025
Starting 2nd July 2025, Kenya Airways (KQ) will begin operating direct flights to London’s Gatwick Airport from its hub at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Kenya Airways will now serve the United Kingdom (UK) through two entry points: Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) with KQ Customers being able to choose a second…
AirHelp Ranks Kenya Airways as Top African Airline for Customer Service & On-Time Performance
Kenya Airways, has been ranked as the best African airline for customer service and on-time performance by Air Help, a leading global air passenger rights advocate. With an impressive Air Help Score of 6.71 and a Global Rank of 39th, Kenya Airways leads the way for African airlines, excelling in customer service and operational efficiency….
Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka Appointed the new Africa’s Airlines Association (AFRAA) Chairperson
Kenya Airways CEO Mr Allan Kilavuka has been appointed the new Africa’s Airline Association (AFRAA) Chairperson. Mr. Kilavuka assumed the role of Chairperson of the African Airlines Association at the 56th Annual General Assembly and Summit in Cairo, Egypt, marking a significant milestone for both Kenya Airways and Africa’s aviation industry. This appointment is a…
Multiple Wins for Kenya Airways at the World Travel Awards
s was awarded as Africa’s Leading Airline in Four categories: • Africa’s Leading Airline 2024 • Africa’s Leading Airline – Business Class 2024 • Africa’s Leading Airline Brand 2024 • Africa’s Leading Inflight Magazine 2024: Msafiri The World Travel Awards recognizes leading organisations across the travel and tourism economy, including airlines, hotels, tour operators, travel…
Kenya Airways Announces Network Adjustments for the Upcoming Peak Season
Kenya Airways, has announced network adjustments in anticipation for the upcoming peak season, to ensure smoother and more efficient operations. The following are the network adjustments: Plaine Magnien, Mauritius Effective 27th October 2024, there will be an additional flight from Mauritius to Nairobi. The flights will now operate on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Moroni, Comoros…
Kenya Airways opens travel center to offer tailored travel solution for Government & Private Sector Executives
Kenya Airways (KQ) has launched The Asante Executive Hub, a first-of-its-kind government travel centre at Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) in Nairobi. This unique hub is designed to offer one-stop travel solutions for government and govrenment, offering a comprehensive range of travel options including ticketing, customer care while prioritising convenience, safety, and efficiency at the…
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…