Kenya will make a decision today on whether to join the US and EU member States in imposing new travel restrictions on South Africa and seven other southern African countries due to a highly infectious new coronavirus strain. Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said Kenya’s reaction to the new Covid-19 variant, which spread rapidly and […]
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News Diary: Trouble at Kenya airways as KQ pilots demand full pay, Mudavadi launches ANC digital
No full pay for Kenya Airways pilots Kenya Airways (KQ) says it is unable to pay pilots their full salaries despite an improvement in the airline’s performance following a period of devastation by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Kenya Airline Pilots Association had written to the KQ management demanding full payment of their salaries and allowances […]
KQ launches wildlife branded aircrafts
Kenya Airways in conjunction with the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has branded two Kenya Airways aircraft with pictures of wildlife NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 25 – Kenya Airways in conjunction with the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has branded two aircrafts with pictures of the last remaining white rhinos, elephant tuskers, and lions in a move aimed […]
Oman Air growth ‘strengthened by codeshare agreements’
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has said it will continue to strengthen codeshare agreements to maximise its post-pandemic growth trajectory. The airline’s ongoing recovery calls for greater codeshare connectivity to offers passengers better connections and a wider choice of destinations from its hub in Muscat, a statement from the carrier […]
Travel Writer Tells Us Why Victoria Falls is Spectacular
Travelling to Zimbabwe is a smooth experience with Kenya Airways’ direct flight from Cape Town to Victoria Falls town. As a single traveller, being able to fly directly from the Mother City to one of nature’s wonders eliminates the strain of connecting flights, making it ideal for parents who travel with children too. Ilala Lodge […]
Flights from Nairobi to Dubai suspended
Flights with inbound and transit passenger movements to Dubai from Kenya have been temporarily suspended for 48 hours effective today. As per the directive from the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, customers will not be accepted for travel on Emirates flights at Nairobi during this time. No particular reason has been given. In a statement on […]
Frustration and joy as UK gives green light ahead of Festive Season
Airlines currently flying into South Africa are British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, Swiss, Kenya Airways, Egyptair and Turkish Airlines. Picture: Supplied FRUSTRATED traveller Bianca Lutz-Kokuner has described her seven-day quarantine at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Stansted, in London as “a waste of money, time and energy.” Lutz-Kokuner is one of the […]
Codeshare deals help boost Oman Air growth trajectory
Muscat: Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, will continue to strengthen strategic codeshare partnership agreements to maximize its post-pandemic growth trajectory. The airline’s ongoing recovery calls for greater codeshare connectivity to offers passengers better connections and a wider choice of destinations from its hub in Muscat. Oman Air has built a […]
Kenya named top safari destination in Africa
Elephants walk in front of a tour van at the Masai Mara National Reserve on August 14, 2018. PHOTO | FILE This marks the seventh time in a row that the country has been recognised as the premier wildlife tourism stop at the prestigious annual global awards. National carrier Kenya Airways was recognised as Africa’s […]
Kenya named top safari destination in Africa
Kenya remains a world-leading safari destination in 2021, according to the World Travel Awards. This marks the seventh time in a row that the country has been recognised as the premier wildlife tourism stop at the prestigious annual global awards. Kenya beat Botswana, South Africa, Tanzania, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The announcement was made on […]