This archive report was first published on 15 July 2020.
Kenya Airways and JamboJet took to the skies again on July 15, 2020, after a three-month COVID-19-induced break, with President Uhuru Kenyatta lifting travel restrictions.
Local flights resumed three months after they were grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Kenya Airways flying to key destinations of Kisumu, Mombasa, and Diani.
Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia said the resumption of local flights will help revive the economy, which has been severely affected by the pandemic since March.
“Let me thank Jomo Kenyatta Airport for making sure protocols are being followed. Let us ensure this is a success, because if we do not do it properly, that opportunity of going international may be reversed,” the CS said.
Kenya Airways has put in place various safety protocols, including passengers wearing masks at all times, frequent cleaning and fumigation of seats and toilets, 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 that are necessary to safely fly, in accordance to international standards.
JamboJet Managing Director Karanja Ndegwa assured that the airline is prioritizing the safety of its customers and employees by adhering to the Ministry of Health’s coronavirus protocols.
“During this period, we understand the tough times Kenyans are going through and therefore we are determined to keep our fares as low as possible. For a one-way flight, it will be ranging between 4 to 6 thousand shillings,” said Ndegwa.
