Kenya Airways has asked passengers without luggage to consider alighting around Ngong,’ following the possibility that protesters might occupy JKIA. In a memo to travelers from London, New York, Cairo, Dubai, Mumbai, Amsterdam and Johannesburg, KQ said that it would make sense for passengers to ‘abandon plane’ the moment they spot Ngong’ hills and parachute […]
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Kenya Airways to Charge Passengers by Weight
In a controversial move, Kenya Airways has decided to charge passengers based on the combined weight of their body and luggage. The airline says that this will help save fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as motivate passengers to pack less. The new policy, which will start from November 1, 2023, will require […]
KQ Pilot Makes an Emergency Landing after Remembering that he left the Iron Box Plugged in
A Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Mumbai was forced to turn back after a pilot remembered that he had left an iron box switched on at his Nairobi home. The early morning flight had taken off as expected and the plane was in excellent condition. However, barely 15 minutes into the flights and before […]
Jambojet Temporarily Bans Farting on Planes as Holiday Travel Surges
Kenya’s low-cost airline, Jambojet, has moved with speed to temporarily ban passing wind on planes during the festive season. Seeking to tame a common problem that affects innocent passengers who fly during the festive season, Jambojet CEO said that the airline was concerned that too much eating combined with too much flying is a threat […]
2NK SACCO set to Acquire Kenya Airways Early Next Month
Plans are at an advanced stage for 2NK Sacco to acquire Kenya Airways as the government gets radical about turning the fortunes around for the troubled national carrier. In the new revival plans, the government of Kenya will cede its 48.9% stake in the company to 2NK SACCO for an undisclosed amount of money in […]
KQ Announces 4.1 Billion in Profit from Selling Lost Luggage
Kenya Airways has declared a record 4.1 billion in profit for the quarter ending March 2020, reversing the loss-making trend that had plagued the airline for the last 7 years. In the financial reports that were announced by the new Chief Executive, Kenya airways has shown a remarkable turnaround in revenue and profits, making a […]