Kenya Airways has shared that it has flown over 10,000 tonnes of cargo during the pandemic in a bid to keep trade going. The airline shared on Twitter yesterday that it has even more ambitious plans for this week. Pin Kenya Airways has shifted over 10,000 tonnes of cargo between April and July. Photo: Getty Images Kenya Airways does cargo flights
Throughout the pandemic, cargo flights have been a rather seamless way for airlines to guarantee some form of income while commercial travel demand is down. Therefore, cargo has become an essential part of many airlines, which are also simultaneously meeting the needs for medical equipment as well as regular trade supplies.
For Kenya Airways, shifting cargo has become a significant priority , and the airline shared yesterday that it has transported over 10,000 tonnes of it. During the period of the pandemic between April-July we have transported over 10000 tonnes of cargo. We estimate the movement of 720,000kgs of cargo and over 8000 passengers in the first week of resumption . #KQClearForTakeOff pic.twitter.com/gbbqZiIk5G
— Kenya Airways (@KenyaAirways) August 1, 2020 It began its cargo flights back in April when it flew a Boeing 787 Dreamliner filled with 40 tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables to London. On the return journey to Nairobi, the airline transported mining products, flower packaging, courier items, and pharmaceuticals.
Deliveries of fresh produce have become somewhat of a custom for the carrier. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Kenya Airways has been instrumental in delivering fresh flowers alongside other perishable produce.
It’s been working alongside the Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya and the Kenya Flower Council to realize this mission. With so many fresh flowers going to waste during the height of the pandemic, Kenya Airways’ cargo arm has provided much relief. Kenya Airways made a trip to London with 40 tonnes of fresh fruit. Photo: Anna Zvereva via Wikimedia Commons Kenya Airways continues its cargo mission
However, with the resumption of domestic and international flights, Kenya Airways is not giving up on its cargo project. It will continue relieving demand where it can and has ambitious plans for this week alone.
Yesterday August 1st marked the first day that the airline resumed international flights. It plans to transport 720,000kg of cargo between now and August 7th as well as 8,000 passengers. Though cargo revenue has been crucial to the airline, it is without a doubt that […]