This archive report was first published on 24 June 2020.
On June 24, 2020, the Kenyan government made a significant move to support the aviation industry by waiving airline landing fees. This decision aims to help the sector bounce back from the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
As part of the relief package, the government plans to provide tax exemptions and refurbishment funds for tourism facilities and other establishments. This move is expected to yield significant savings in the millions for airlines whose cash-flows have been severely affected by the current ban on passenger flights.
Kenya Airways has announced plans to resume domestic flights by July 8, 2020, and international flights by July 14, 2020. The airline will initially operate local and regional flights to destinations such as Mombasa, Eldoret, Kisumu, Diani, Kigali, and Entebbe before embarking on long-haul international flights to Amsterdam, London, Paris, Dubai, and Mumbai.
The airline landing fee is a charge paid by an aircraft to an airport company for landing at a particular airport. The fees can vary significantly between airports, with congested airports charging premium prices due to supply and demand, while less congested airports charge less.
