Kenya Airways to Launch Direct Flights to London Gatwick in Summer 2025
By launching flights to Gatwick, Kenya Airways is increasing its UK services by 30%, building on the success of last winter’s double daily flights to Heathrow.
The UAE (particularly Dubai) emerges as the most dominant destination across all origins, signifying its centrality in East Africa–Middle East air traffic.
Read MoreKQ’s total revenue increased by 6% to KSh188.5 billion, driven by a 4% rise in passenger numbers and a remarkable 25% growth in cargo tonnage.
Read MoreBy launching flights to Gatwick, Kenya Airways is increasing its UK services by 30%, building on the success of last winter’s double daily flights to Heathrow.
This growth comes as the airline prepares to introduce its 11th long-haul aircraft in June 2025, enhancing its presence in Africa.
These include Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Moi International Airport (MIA) in Mombasa, Eldoret International Airport (EIA), and Kisumu International Airport (KIA).
Mr. Kilavuka succeeds João Carlos Pó Jorge, CEO of LAM Mozambique, who has led AFRAA for the past two years.
By 2038, private aviation is expected to support 143 million jobs globally, with Africa playing a huge role in this growth.r
Ismay shared an interesting statistic from the inaugural flight, revealing that 40% of passengers on board were flying to Kenya for the first time.
The union claims that the Board never considered or approved the Adani proposal before it was sent to the Treasury Cabinet Secretary and the Directorate of Public-Private Partnership.
The store’s opening is a part of Emirates’ plan to roll out 40 such stores globally, bringing this futuristic concept to key locations worldwide.
With the increased air capacity, the Kabunde Airstrip upgrade is expected to promote economic growth in Homa Bay County.
The airline’s exit left a gap, reducing the number of direct travel options between Kenya and Europe, particularly affecting the flow of tourists to Mombasa’s popular beach resorts and natural attractions.