This archive report was first published on 29 October 2021.
As the demand for domestic flights continues to grow, airlines are responding by increasing their services. According to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), the Western and Coastal regions are commanding the biggest share of domestic flights.
With the growing demand, ticket prices have surged in recent weeks, with some airlines offering one-way flights for as high as Sh10,000, triple the amount paid three months ago.
748 Air Services, which joined the competitive market with its friendly prices, has set up a booth at the ongoing Tourism Fair at the Sarit Expo Center to cater to the rising number of travelers in need of affordable domestic flights.
Since last year, the airline has been aggressively expanding its domestic routes, flying to the Mara, Malindi, Ukunda, Mombasa, and Kisumu to support business and leisure tourism.
748 Air Services Managing Director, Moses Mwangi, said that with the curfew being lifted, Kenyans are now traveling more and have a bigger opportunity to capitalize on affordable offers in the hospitality and aviation sector to explore the country.
"The getaway tourism fair will provide Kenyans with various exciting offers for holiday destinations as the peak season is approaching. I would like to encourage everyone to take advantage of these offers in the aviation and hospitality sectors to explore this Magical country," said Mr. Mwangi.
The airline will use the forum to showcase its new domestic routes, offering competitive airfares starting from KES 5,350 for a one-way ticket.
The pandemic has had a significant impact on the hospitality industry, but with the new openings and the symbiotic relationship between domestic flights and hospitality, tourism is likely to experience a boost in income.
