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Kenya Airways

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Kenya Airways

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The Pride of Africa, connecting Kenya to the world.

Founded
1977
Headquarters
Nairobi, Kenya
Alliance
SkyTeam
Kenya Airways is the flag carrier airline of Kenya, founded in 1977 following the dissolution of East African Airways. Headquartered in Nairobi, the airline operates an extensive network across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, positioning itself as one of Africa's leading carriers. The airline is partially owned by the Kenyan government, with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines holding a significant stake, making it one of the few African carriers with a major European airline as a strategic partner. Kenya Airways is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, enhancing its global connectivity. Despite facing financial difficulties in recent years, including periods of significant losses and restructuring efforts, Kenya Airways remains a major employer and a critical component of Kenya's aviation and tourism sectors. Its main hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi serves as a key gateway for travel across sub-Saharan Africa.
Hubs & network
Kenya Airways primarily operates from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, with a secondary focus on Moi International Airport in Mombasa.
Fleet
Kenya Airways operates a fleet composed primarily of Boeing 737 series aircraft for regional routes and Boeing 787 Dreamliners for long-haul international services.
Notable facts
  • ›Kenya Airways was established in 1977 after the collapse of the jointly-operated East African Airways.
  • ›KLM Royal Dutch Airlines acquired a stake in Kenya Airways in 1995, making it one of the first African airlines to have a major European carrier as a shareholder.
  • ›The airline's inaugural Boeing 787 Dreamliner service launched in 2014, modernizing its long-haul fleet.
  • ›Kenya Airways launched the first non-stop flight between Nairobi and New York (JFK) in October 2018.
  • ›The Kenyan government has periodically considered full nationalization of the airline amid ongoing financial restructuring challenges.
Official website Wikipedia
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Kenya Airways connects Africa and the world with pride and purpose

Kenya Airways, founded in 1977 after the dissolution of East African Airways, is Kenya's flag carrier and one of Africa's leading airlines. Headquartered at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, it operates an extensive network spanning Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America. Known as 'The Pride of Africa,' the airline blends warm Kenyan hospitality with a commitment to connecting the continent to global destinations.

Primary Hubs
NBO
Cabin Classes
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Safari Club

Fleet Note

Kenya Airways operates a fleet primarily composed of Boeing 737 series aircraft for regional routes and Boeing 787 Dreamliners for long-haul international services.

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Route network map (142 legs)

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Route network

ABJ → NBO73W 738
ACC → DKR738
ACC → FNA738
ACC → ROB738
ADD → NBOE90
APL → POLER4
BJM → KGLE70
BKK → HKG763
BKK → NBO763
BKO → DKR73W
BKO → NBO73W
BZV → NBO738
CAN → NBO773
COO → NBO738
DAR → NBOE90
DEL → NBO73W
DKR → BKO73W
DLA → NBOE90
DXB → SVO320
DZA → HAH73W
FBM → NBOE90
FIH → NBO738 763 73W
FNA → ACC738
GBE → NBOE90
HKG → BKK763
JED → NBO320
JIB → ADDE90
JIB → NBOE90
JRO → MWZAT7
JRO → NBOE70 E90
JUB → NBOE90 E70
KGL → BJME70
KRT → NBOE70 E90
LHR → NBO772
LLW → LUNE90 763 E70
LOS → NBO738
LUN → HREE90
LUN → LLW738 E90 763
LUN → NBO763 E90 E70
LUN → WDHER3
MRU → NBO319
MWZ → JROAT7
MWZ → NBOAT4
NBO → AMS772
NBO → APLE90 E70
NBO → BOM772 73W 763
NBO → BZV738 73W
NBO → CDG763
NBO → DARE90
NBO → DLAE90
NBO → DXB763
NBO → DZA73W E90
NBO → EDL733
NBO → FBME90
NBO → GBEE90
NBO → HRE763 E90 E70
NBO → JED320
NBO → JNB738 763 73W
NBO → JUBE90 E70
NBO → KGLE90 E70
NBO → LAD738
NBO → LHR772
NBO → LOS738
NBO → MBA733 E90
NBO → MPME90
NBO → MRU319
NBO → MWZAT4
NBO → NLAE90
NBO → POLER4
NBO → TNRE90 738
NBO → ZNZAT7
NLA → FBME90
ROB → ACC738
WDH → JNB319
ZNZ → NBOAT7
ABJ → DKR73W 738
ACC → NBO738
ADD → JIBE90
AMS → NBO772
APL → NBOE90 E70
Kenya Airways
Encyclopaedia

Kenya Airways Ltd., more commonly known as Kenya Airways, is the flag carrier airline of Kenya. The company was founded in 1977, after the dissolution of East African Airways. Its head office is located in Embakasi, Nairobi, with its hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

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