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*All Fares are Inclusive of Taxes & Charges * Subject to Availability Mombasa Flights fr £ 565 Seychelles Flights fr £ 780 Nairobi Flights fr £ 620 Johannesburg Flights fr £ 605 Dar es Salaam Flights fr £ 697 Lagos Flights fr £ 725 Entebbe Flights fr £ 596
Kenya Airways Airline information (KQ)
One of the most dominant aviation players in Africa, Kenya Airways is the flag carrier airline of Kenya and the preferred air carrier of perceptive business and leisure travellers in East Africa. Based in Embakasi, Nairobi, the airline operates a young fleet of Boeing aircrafts that signify the best in passenger comfort and luxury. In recent years, Kenya Airways has taken great strides and acquired a significant presence in Asia, Africa and Europe to emerge as a superb brand ambassador of Kenya’s rising economic superiority in the region.
Contact Information
Head Office: Airport North Road, Embakasi, P.O. Box: 19002 – 00501 , Nairobi, Kenya
Alliances and Codeshare: By joining the Air-France led SkyTeam Alliance, Kenya Airways has not only expanded its route network but also enhanced its operational efficiency by obtaining valuable access to Global Distribution Systems (GDS) that provide much of the electronic infrastructure behind airline, hotel, car rental, and other travel transactions.
Kenya Airways has also forged strategic partnerships with air-carriers like KLM, Air France, North-West, Rwandair, Air Mauritius, Korean Air, East African Airways and Air Malawi to provide passengers with additional travel options and to benefit from codeshare arrangement.
Fleet Information: Possessing a fleet of some of the most technologically advanced aircrafts, Kenya Airways intends to add many more long-haul aircrafts to its fleet. At present it operates with the following types of aircrafts:-
- B777-200ER (4)
- B767-300ER (6)
- B737-800 (5)
- B737-700 (4)
- B737-300 (4)
- Embraer 170 LR (3)
- Addis Ababa
- Bangkok
- Cairo
- Dubai
- Djibouti
- Guangzhou
- Hong Kong
- Johannesburg
- Khartoum
- Mauritius
- Mumbai
- Muscat
- Seoul
- In October 2005, Kenya Airways achieved the IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) status making it the 1st carrier in Sub-Saharan Africa to get this prestigious certification.
- In 2008, Kenya Airways was conferred the status of the ‘Best Regional Airline’ and the ‘African Airline of Choice’ by the prestigious Travel News and Lifestyle Magazine. The magazine also selected ‘Flying Blue’ as the best Frequent Flyer programme and Msafiri as the ‘Best In-flight magazine.’
- The airline has also received the honour for East Africa’s most respected company in 2006, twice in a row.
Hub: Kenya Airways has set up its operational base at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, which is the largest and busiest airport in Central and East Africa. The airport also serves as a prominent transit point for international cargo operations in East Africa.
Frequent Flyer Programme: The award -winning Flying Blue programme offered by Kenya Airways allows frequent flyers to redeem the points (Miles) earned by them and obtain exciting discounts on air-tickets, hotel rooms, car rental packages etc. In this unique programme members get to earn points (Miles) even if they fly with any other airline that belongs to the SkyTeam Alliance. Members of the Flying Blue Programme also earn ‘Miles’ for their monetary spends at any of the outlets participating in this unique programme.
Lounge: The Simba Lounge is the perfect place to relax and unwind at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Offering world-class comforts and amenities it has emerged as the preferred stop-over point amongst frequent flyers in East Africa.
Cabin Classes
- Premier World: Sample the finest food and wines being served in the Premier World Cabins & experience the luxury of a full-flat bed that promises a good night sleep and good value for money as well!
- Economy Class: Sit back and relax in the wide, comfortable Economy Class seats that are fairly well padded and convenient making your journey a comfortable and memorable experience.
In-flight Services
- Entertainment: Passengers can treat themselves to an audio-visual extravaganza on board a Kenya Airways flight as each seat is equipped with individual audio-visual equipment, TV and laptop power points enabling them to relax and entertain themselves in complete privacy and comfort.
- Cuisine: Serving a blend of innovative cuisines, Kenya Airways offers its patrons an unparalleled gourmet experience in the skies. They can choose from a variety of sumptuous dishes prepared by expert chefs that offer an unmatched combination of hygiene, taste and freshness.
Online check-in facility: Through its web interface passengers planning to fly on any Kenya Airways flight can choose their preferred seats, check their flight status, place special meal/ seat requests & view/ print their booking details and boarding passes; thereby saving precious time and money during their travels.
Baggage Policy: While travelling with Kenya Airways, passengers need to ensure that the baggage size (L+W+H) should not exceed 158cms per piece. For Economy Class, the maximum baggage allowance is 46kgs (2 pieces @23kgs per piece). While Business Class passengers are allowed to carry 64kgs of luggage (2pieces @32kgs per piece) on international flights. Passengers are advised to check with the airline for detailed information on baggage allowance as the same is subject to changes.
