This archive report was first published on 17 November 2021.
Kenya's aviation sector is gearing up for the peak season, with 748 Air Services announcing changes to its flight schedules to meet the anticipated surge in customer numbers.
From December 1, 2021, the airline will increase its flight frequency to the coastal tourism circuit and adjust departure and arrival times to Mombasa and Ukunda.
According to Moses Mwangi, Managing Director of 748 Air Services, the decision to increase flights to these routes was made in response to the lifting of the curfew and the increasing number of people getting vaccinated.
“With the curfew being lifted and more people getting vaccinated, we have seen an increase of people traveling for leisure to the coast. As a result, we have decided to increase flights to these routes,” said Mwangi.
The carrier has introduced a third midday frequency to Mombasa, making it three daily flights to the destination. Consequently, departure and arrival times for flights in this route have changed.
The first flight from JKIA will now depart at 9.00 AM and arrive at Moi International Airport by 10.00 AM. The midday flight will depart from JKIA at 1.00 PM and return from Moi International Airport at 3.00 PM. The evening flight to Mombasa will leave at 5.00 PM and depart from Moi International Airport at 7.00 PM.
For Ukunda route, a morning frequency has been introduced for travelers with the flight departing from JKIA at 8.30 AM.
“To meet demand during peak tourism season and ensure our customers continue to seamlessly get the best service with no delays, we have added 2 Dash 8-Q400s to our fleet,” said Ahmed Jibril, Chairman of 748 Air Services.
The newly acquired 2 Bombardier Dash 8 – Q400 aircraft will cater to the anticipated surge in customer numbers on these routes over the coming festive season.
However, daily flights to Kisumu have been reduced to one afternoon frequency.
