748 Air Services relaunches its scheduled passenger service, Fly 748.com, in May 2025, reconnecting Nairobi with Mombasa and Ukunda as it bids to shake up domestic aviation in Kenya.
The return follows a period of operational restructuring focused on safety, service delivery and passenger experience. It is not a soft comeback. The airline arrives with a refreshed fleet, a gold-rated safety certification and fares starting from KES 6,500 one way.
Routes, Fleet and Fares
Fly 748.com will operate from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Terminal 2, with initial routes covering Nairobi, Mombasa and Ukunda, the coastal gateway to Diani Beach. The airline operates the Bombardier Dash 8-Q400, a turboprop aircraft widely used on short-haul regional routes and recognised for its fuel efficiency and reliability in East African conditions.
Fares start from KES 6,500 one way. The airline plans to expand its network progressively based on demand, with additional destinations to be announced.
Passengers can book through the airline’s website at www.fly748.com, authorised travel agents, or ticketing offices across the country.
Safety at the Core
Safety anchors the relaunch. Fly 748.com holds BARS Gold Status, an accreditation awarded by the Flight Safety Foundation under the Basic Aviation Risk Standard programme, one of the most recognised safety benchmarks in global aviation. The airline has also worked directly with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to confirm full regulatory compliance ahead of operations resuming.
“The safety management system we have in place is robust and predictive, not reactive,” said Fly 748.com Chairman Ahmed Jibril. “Achieving BARS Gold Status demonstrates our unwavering focus on safety, quality, and reliability.”
Flying With a Lighter Footprint
Beyond safety, the airline has embedded environmental responsibility into its operations. Since 2022, 748 Air Services has run an Environmental Management System designed to reduce its carbon footprint through targeted emissions monitoring, pollution prevention measures and operational changes that push beyond minimum regulatory requirements.
“We conduct thorough assessments of our carbon emissions and are implementing targeted strategies to reduce our environmental impact,” said Head of Fly 748.com George Oduor.
What the Relaunch Means for Kenya
The timing matters. Kenya’s domestic aviation sector has long struggled with limited competition and inconsistent connectivity to coastal and regional destinations. Fly 748.com’s return adds capacity on routes that serve both leisure travellers heading to the coast and business passengers who need reliable, scheduled options between Nairobi and Mombasa.
“Our relaunch marks a new chapter for Fly 748.com and for domestic aviation in Kenya,” said Oduor. “We are committed to providing dependable air services that connect communities, support businesses, and contribute to the growth of tourism and regional economies.”
Backed by more than three decades of operational experience in scheduled passenger, cargo, humanitarian and government aviation, 748 Air Services brings institutional weight to a market that needs it. The question now is whether the demand is there. Given the coastal tourism rebound and growing appetite for domestic air travel, the timing looks right.
