Kenya Airways issues update on delays at JKIA
Kenya Airways (KQ) has issued an update on the delays that have been witnessed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) following a strike by aviation workers. In a statement on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, KQ noted that some of the departures would be cancelled as a result of the industrial action. “Dear valued customers, […]
Kenya Airways explains reason behind plane delays, service disruption
National carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, explained the reason behind delays and service disruptions. In a customer update statement, Kenya Airways attributed the issue to an unscheduled engine overhaul. The national carrier further informed its customers that engine supply constraints affected their service delivery. According to Kenya Airways, two of its […]
KQ issues emergency directives after being struck by ongoing global system outage
Kenya Airways (KQ) has alerted its customers to expect significant disruptions following a global system outage that has impacted its booking systems. The national carrier announced on Friday, July 19, 2024, that passengers should prepare for potential flight delays and cancellations as a result of this widespread technological failure. In an official statement, Kenya Airways […]
KQ announces resumption of Kisumu flights after bird strike incident
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced resumption of flights into and out of Kisumu International Airport. The national carrier in a statement issued on Friday, May 31, 2024, said the flights were operating on schedule after the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) together with Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) carried out safety inspections and declared the runway safe. […]
‘The cost was less than travelling on KQ’ – Ruto denies overspending on US trip
President William Ruto has maintained that he did not overspend at the expense of taxpayers during his 4-day trip to the United States (US). In his statement shared via his official X account, Ruto claimed that contrary to claims that he overspent on his flight, his trip was cheaper than travelling on a Kenya Airways […]
Kenya Airways issues statement after Congolese Militáry Intelligence Unit arrested its employees
Kenya Airways (KQ) has addressed the arrest and detention of two staff members arrested in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In a statement on Friday, April 26, 2024, KQ Group Managing Director and CEO Allan Kilavuka said the two were arrested by a Military Intelligence Unit a week ago at the airline’s office […]
Kenya Airways resumes direct flights to Somalia after 4-year suspension
National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has today February 15, 2024, officially resumed flights to Mogadishu, Somalia after a four-year break. Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen and his Defense counterpart Aden Duale officially flagged off the first direct KQ flight from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Mogadishu. “Somalia, whose airspace recently […]