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Kenya Airways

As a member of the SkyTeam alliance, Kenya Airways is based at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. The airline owns 100% of the airline Jambojet, and is 48.9% owned by the government of Kenya. (Featured image: Getty Images)

Kenya Airways Aircraft at airport
Photo: Getty Images
IATA/ICAO Code:
KQ/KQA
Airline Type:
Full Service Carrier
Hub(s):
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Year Founded:
1977
Alliance:
SkyTeam
CEO:
Allan Kilavuka
Country:
Kenya
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The airline will resume Bangkok flights after nine months.

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Delta and Kenya Airways customers can enjoy more benefits.

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Kenya Airways' new loyalty program is hoping to attract its existing Flying Blue members.

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All-Boeing Future: Kenya Airways To Retire Its Embraer & Bombardier Aircraft

The carrier wants to adopt a single-type fleet strategy and is targeting Boeing aircraft.

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Asante Rewards: Kenya Airways Launches A New Frequent Flyer Scheme

Kenya Airways now offers its own program after years of working with Air France-KLM's Flying Blue.

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What The New Emirates/Kenya Airways Interline Agreement Means For Passengers

Both airlines will increase their reach on the global market.

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African Aviation Stakeholders To Gather In Nairobi: Here's What's On The Agenda

AviaDev Africa will be held from June 14 - 16 in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Kenya Airways Operates Its Most Sustainable Boeing 787 Flight Yet

A significant milestone for Kenya Airways and the African aviation industry.

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Kenya Looks To Scrap The 100ml Airport Security Liquid Rule

When implemented, Kenya will become the first country in East Africa to relax the restrictions which have been in place since 2006.

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31 Active Aircraft: Inside Kenya Airways' Summer Operations

Kenya Airways serves 43 destinations this summer.

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The Kenya Airways Fleet In 2023

The Kenyan flag carrier's fleet features an interesting mixture of twinjet designs.

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Kenya Airways Saw Operating Costs Increase 93% In 2022

In the financial year ending December 2022, Kenya Airways recorded an increase in revenue, losses, and operating costs.

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Kenya Airways' Restructuring Plan Set To Receive Approval

The plan to bring Kenya's flag carrier back to its former glory might soon get a stamp of approval.

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Kenya Airways Blames Boeing For 787 London Heathrow Diversion

Kenya Airways had to make three diversions in February, attributing the flight disruptions to faults on the Boeing and Embraer planes.

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Just five African countries have flights to 25+ others across the vast continent. Ethiopia is the best linked thanks to Ethiopian Airlines.

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Comesa To Treat Kenya Airways Partnership With South African Airways A Merger

The strategic partnership between the two will be considered a merger because of its effect on competition.

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Kenya National Treasury Cuts Kenya Airways Funding

The government has cut Kenya Airways' funding by nearly $80 million.

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Kenya Airways Cargo Signs Codeshare Agreement With Astral Aviation

Looking at how a first-of-its-kind African partnership will boost trade.

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Kenya Airways Shares Suspended Once Again

Kenya Airways is still in serious financial strife.

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