This archive report was first published on 15 July 2020.
Kenya Airways marked a significant milestone on July 15, 2020, as it resumed local flights in Kenya, three months after grounding operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia, the resumption of local flights will help revive the economy, which has been severely affected by the pandemic since March.
Kenya Airways will operate flights to key destinations of Kisumu, Mombasa, and Diani, with the airline's Group Managing Director/CEO Allan Kilavuka outlining the protocols that have been put in place to ensure the safety of passengers.
These protocols include passengers wearing masks at all times, seats and toilets being cleaned and fumigated frequently, and the use of sanitizers and blankets only once.
Commenting on the development, KQ board Chair Michael Joseph said the airline has adhered to the protocols necessary to safely fly, in accordance with international standards.
JamboJet Managing Director Karanja Ndegwa also assured that the airline is prioritizing the safety of its customers and employees by adhering to the Ministry of Health's coronavirus protocols.
As part of these measures, JamboJet has fitted its aircraft with a high-efficient particulate air system to refresh the air every three minutes and has made it mandatory for everyone to wear a face mask.
Kenya Airways will be flying twice daily to Mombasa and once to Kisumu as it continues to review the option of increasing frequencies as demand picks.
