Kenya Airways flags fake job advert
National carrier Kenya Airways has issued a statement warning Kenyans of a fake job advertisement. In their statement, Kenya Airways flagged the notice advertising various jobs as fake and urged Kenyans to remain vigilant. “Please be aware that the message circulating on social media regarding job openings at Kenya Airways is fake and did not […]
Ruto uses Kenya Airways flight on his return trip to the country
President William Ruto arrived back in Kenya on Monday, June 17, 2024, from Switzerland, travelling aboard the national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ). The President was received upon his arrival by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot. His return using KQ […]
KQ issues statement following aircraft incident on runway
Kenya Airways (KQ) has explained that one of its aircraft’s tyres malfunctioned during landing at 12:55 pm on June 11, 2023, leading to the temporary closure of the runway at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). In a detailed statement, Kenya Airways clarified the sequence of events noting that upon receiving this report, the operations control […]
KQ announces disruption of travel schedules
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced disruptions in its flight schedules, resulting in widespread delays. In an official announcement on Sunday, May 19, 2024, the national airline explained that the delays were mainly caused by the unexpected and prolonged grounding of two of its 787 Dreamliners. This was due to delays in receiving engines and crucial […]
KQ resumes flights to Kinshasa after its detained employees are released
Kenya Airways (KQ) has confirmed the release of its employees who were detained by the Military Intelligence Unit in Kinshasa. In a press statement dated Monday, May 6, the airline also announced the resumption of flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following the release of its detained staff members. Flights to Kinshasa resume […]
KQ suspends flights to DRC amid detention of its staff by militàry
Kenya Airways (KQ) has suspended flights to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), effective April 30, 2024. In a statement on Monday, April 29, KQ said the decision comes due to the ongoing detention of its employees by the Military Intelligence Unit in Kinshasa. Kenya Airways expressed its inability to continue operations without the necessary […]
KQ announces disruption of Dubai flights due to ongoing floods
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the temporary suspension of flights to Dubai due to severe weather conditions and ongoing flooding in the United Arab Emirates. In an official statement to its customers, the national carrier disclosed that one flight into and out of Dubai was cancelled on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and another cancellation occurred […]