Kenya Airways’ first flight to Mogadishu, Somalia, after its suspension in 2020, landed at the Aden Adde International Airport on Thursday.
The resumption of three weekly flights to Mogadishu is part of KQ’s network expansion strategy to enhance connectivity across the African continent to contribute to long-term economic progress.
Starting today, 15th February, we’ll be connecting Nairobi, The City in the Sun, and Mogadishu, The Pearl of the Indian Ocean, 3X Weekly from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Read more: https://t.co/WulFOqsY4T #KenyaAirways #KQtoMogadishu pic.twitter.com/b3youS1m1i
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“The introduction of 3X-weekly flights will undoubtedly enhance trade and economic opportunities between our connected regions, stimulate tourism, and strengthen cultural and social ties,” said Kenya Airway’s Group Managing Director and CEO, Allan Kilavuka.
“Apart from passenger services, our recently acquired B737-800 Freighter has started ferrying cargo directly between Sharjah and Mogadishu with a weekly flight and plans to increase this to twice weekly by April 2024.”
KQ will fly to Somalia every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, leaving the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi at 2 pm and flying back from Mogadishu at 4.30 pm.
Julius Thairu, the airline’s chief commercial and customer officer, said their primary goal is to foster Kenya-Somalia ties.
“This decision was guided by the desire to enhance connectivity, facilitate trade and business travel, and promote cultural exchange,” he said.
“Our mission is to drive Africa’s prosperity by connecting its people, cultures, and markets. From Feb 15th, Nairobi and Mogadishu will be connected through 3 weekly flights, facilitated by a bilateral Air Service Agreement. ” – Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial & Customer Officer pic.twitter.com/Bv2oNyMhtg
— Kenya Airways (@KenyaAirways) February 14, 2024
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