CONNECTING YOU TO SOUTH AFRICA WITH 37 WEEKLY FLIGHTS

What does South Africa have in common with Kenya? Beautiful beaches, wildlife safaris, buzzing business hubs, unique cultures and stunning tourist attractions. If you are looking for a convenient way to travel to South Africa, then Kenya Airways is your answer. Whether you are a group of friends or a family who want to explore there’s something for you to discover in South Africa.

If you are businessman or are travelling for a work assignment, you have multiple options to choose from the available flights. Kenya Airways has 37 weekly flights to Africa that are conveniently timed to fit in with your schedule.

That’s not it, Kenya Airways flies to two points in South Africa which makes it even more convenient depending on which part of South Africa you want to explore. You can either choose to go to Johannesburg where KQ flies 28 times weekly or Cape Town where KQ flies 9 times weekly.

If you want to explore Southern Africa, KQ also connects the South further by providing service between Cape Town and Victoria Falls with 3 weekly flights and Cape Town to Livingston, 3 times weekly.

With competitive fares coupled with our comfortable aircrafts and African hospitality, Kenya Airways is indeed your airline of choice as you explore the South.

Press Release- Ethiopian Airlines Signs a Contract with Dar Al-Handasah to Develop a Mega Airport City

Addis Ababa, 12 August 2024

Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s leading airline, has signed a technical advisory and consultancy contract with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners), a partner with the world-renowned signature architects Zaha Hadid Architects, to embark on the design and supervision of a Mega Airport City at Abusera in Bishoftu city.

This state-of-the-art airport city, located just 40km from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, is poised to revolutionize air travel in Ethiopia. Upon completion, the new airport is projected to have the capacity to serve 110 million passengers each year, which is four times the current capacity of Bole International Airport.

Ethiopian Airlines’ Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, announced the Mega Airport City project, highlighting its role in establishing Ethiopia as a global aviation hub. “The project will not only enhance connectivity but also drive economic growth and prioritize environmentally responsible practices in our country and beyond, reflecting the airline’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. With its exceptional capacity and world-class facilities, this new airport promises to elevate African aviation and strengthen partnerships, marking a significant advancement for the region’s air travel infrastructure”.

Dar’s Director of Operations in Ethiopia Tariq Al-Qanni stated, “We are privileged to be collaborating with Ethiopian Airlines on this visionary new airport, which will provide vital global air connectivity, accelerate economic growth in Ethiopia, and elevate Ethiopian Airlines into Africa’s most strategic and most competitive aviation group.”

In its first phase, scheduled to be completed in 2029, the contract is set to position Ethiopia as the leading global gateway to Africa with a capacity of handling 60 million passengers, almost three times the number of passengers registered in Africa’s busiest airport in 2022, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport; ultimately, the new airport’s capacity will serve 110 million passengers a year, quadrupling the capacity of Bole International Airport.

The Mega Airport City will feature a 1.1 million sqm terminal including passenger facilities, 126,190 sqm of airline support facilities, and over 100,000 sqm of cargo and airport support facilities. It will also include an associated airfield and other essential airport infrastructure.

The new airport is positioned at a lower elevation compared to the current primary hub, Addis Ababa, situated at one of the world’s most elevated locations, presenting unique operational challenges for aircraft. The architectural team will incorporate elements of Ethiopian heritage to establish a new emblematic structure for the nation – a people-centric, intuitive airport characterized by sustainability, resilience, and future-readiness. Ethiopian Airlines remains steadfast in its commitment to elevating customer experience to unprecedented heights, ensuring every journey is marked by excellence and innovation.

 About Ethiopian

Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is one of the fastest-growing airlines brand globally and the continent’s largest airline brand. In its seventy-eight years of successful operations, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success. Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of the African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 150 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. Ethiopian’s fleet category consists of ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900 and De Havilland Q400.

Ethiopian is also pursuing multi-hub strategy through hubs in Lomé, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines and in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways. Having achieved its strategic plan (Vision 2025) ahead of time, Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan Vision 2035 that will see it become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world. Ethiopian has been champion in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for seven consecutive years among others. The airline has been a Star Alliance member since 2011 and has been registering more than threefold growth in the past 10 years.

 About Dar

Dar provides design, planning, engineering, and management services for buildings, cities, transportation, and civil infrastructure projects.Dar, TYLin, and Landrum & Brown belong to Sidara, a global collaborative of industry-leading firms have advised 23 of the top 30 global airports and delivered projects in over 300 airports, including Ethiopia’s Bole International Airport as well as strategic global hubs such as Dubai International Airport. Zaha Hadid Architects brings award-winning capabilities and a global track record of iconic airport projects, while Pascall+Watson Architects has successfully completed more than 2,000 aviation projects across 70 airports in 35 countries.

For more at: www.ethiopianairlines.com

https://corporate.ethiopianairlines.com/Press-release-open-page/ethiopian-airlines-signs-a-contract-with-dar-al-handasah-to-develop-a-mega-airport-city

Contact us on nbores@ethiopianairlines.com/nbocto@ethiopianairlines.com

Source: Corporate Ethiopian Airlines.

Ethiopian Airlines unveils exclusive Silver Lounge at Bole Int’I Airport.

Ethiopian Airlines, the leading aviation group in Africa, is pleased to announce the inauguration of the Silver Lounge, an exclusive facility dedicated to ShebaMiles Silver members. Strategically positioned within the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, the Silver Lounge offers a serene and engaging environment where passengers can unwind and enjoy entertainment amenities.

The Silver Lounge, spanning an impressive 810 square meters, is designed to offer a serene oasis for travelers. It features a variety of amenities tailored to meet the needs of diverse clientele, including dining areas with an array of buffets and services, comfortable seating areas for relaxation, a designated smoking room, a delightful kids’ corner for younger guests, ample storage room, and additional facilities to enhance the passenger experience. The lounge’s capacity allows it to accommodate up to 200 guests during peak hours, ensuring a seamless and stress-free travel experience.

“We are pleased to open the doors to this magnificent lounge, which symbolizes our continuous efforts to elevate the standards of hospitality in the skies and on the ground,” said Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group. “The Silver Lounge is more than just a space; it is an embodiment of our vision to further enhance the travel experience of our guests and solidify Addis Ababa as a leading aviation hub in Africa.”

The Silver Lounge is a symbol of the airline’s relentless pursuit of excellence and its unwavering dedication to providing its guests with the highest levels of comfort, convenience, and luxury. The airline’s commitment to providing superior travel experience is further exemplified by the availability of multiple lounges throughout the airport terminals, catering to the diverse needs of its clientele. Passengers holding Cloud Nine, ShebaMiles Platinum, Star Alliance Gold, and Silver memberships have the privilege of accessing these lounges to rejuvenate during their transit through Addis Ababa.

Ethiopian Airlines, a seven-time consecutive recipient of the prestigious Skytrax award, remains steadfast in its dedication to elevating the passenger experience. As the most expansive carrier across the African continent, the airline continues to invest in customer service enhancements, ensuring that its esteemed passengers enjoy the highest standards of hospitality and comfort.

Source: Voyages Afriq.  

FLYING 2 TIMES DAILY, DISCOVER MUMBAI WITH KENYA AIRWAYS

The enchanting Mumbai awaits! Popular for both leisure and business, Mumbai is a rare gem. Business men/women travel for trade, students for school, families for reconnections or medical assistance, and tourists for the many wonders it has to offer. 

From as low as $430 and with 14 weekly flights available between Nairobi and Mumbai, Kenya Airways has made travel easier and convenient. KQ now has two (2) daily flights operating on the Boeing B737-8. This means there is ample capacity for both cargo and passengers.

The best thing is, the flight schedule also allows for seamless onward connections to and from other destinations like Johannesburg (JNB), Lagos (LOS), Monrovia (ROB)  and Freetown (FNA)

Flight Schedule:

MUMBAI TO NAIROBI
 DayFlight NoDepartArrive
BOM-NBODailyKQ20302:4006:35
BOM-NBODailyKQ20506:4510:30
NAIROBI TO MUMBAI
 DayFlight NoDepartArrive
NBO-BOMDailyKQ20216:4501:30+1
NBO-BOMDailyKQ20420:5005:35+1

So next time you want to travel to or from Mumbai, choose comfort, convenience and authentic African hospitality on Kenya Airways.

Aviation: ASKY Airlines Receives Best Airline in West Africa 2024 Award at 7th Accra Weizo, Ghana

ASKY Airlines has been recognized as the Best Airline in West Africa for 2024.

This prestigious award was presented to the Managing Director – Mr. Esayas Hailu during the 7th edition of Accra Weizo organized by Akwaaba African Travel Market and Ghana Tourism Authority on the 28th of June 2024, at the Accra City Hotel in Ghana.

This award acknowledges the airline’s remarkable performance, strategic growth plans, and significant contributions to regional integration and trade development within the region. Additionally, it highlights that ASKY Airlines flies to more West African capitals than any other airline in the region.

The award is based on ASKY’s outstanding performance in the aviation sector over the past year, considering factors such as frequency, destinations covered, fleet type, on-time performance, customer service, and network coverage in West Africa.

The Balafon Awards of Excellence is an annual event organized to recognize pioneers and top players in the industry within the ECOWAS region. It has been received by several deserving individuals and corporate bodies across West Africa.

Mr. Esayas Hailu, Managing Director of ASKY Airlines, stated, “To ensure cheaper airfares on the continent and enhance air movement within Africa, especially West Africa, all the barriers militating against the seamless movement of people should be eliminated by the continent’s governments. We call on African governments to emulate their European counterparts by opening their borders more to the traveling public.”

This award is a testament to ASKY Airlines’ commitment to excellence and its dedication to enhancing connectivity and promoting economic growth within West Africa.

Source:   ATQ News.   

Eldoret, Mogadishu & Maputo – More Routes, More Connections For Kenya Airways Guests

KQ JFK

Kenya Airways has reopened 3 routes this year in a bid to offer customers destinations options.

KQ resumed operations to Mogadishu in February, Eldoret in March and Maputo in June. The three routes are expected to offer KQ guests direct flights to the three destinations, providing travelers with more options and convenience.

Reopening of these routes furthers KQs commitments to connect Africa to the world and the world to Africa. The schedules are conveniently timed for the business traveler as well as the leisure traveler. This means guests travelling to and from these three routes can also travel to the rest of the KQ network via Nairobi.

Guests traveling on this route can expect:

1. Professional & delightful onboard services- The Kenya Airways friendly crew will be at hand to receive guests and ensure a delightful experience while onboard.

2. Ample baggage allowance- Customers’ first bag is free of charge with a provision of up to 23kgs for economy class and 32kgs for business class, with additional space available in the overhead bins for one carry-on bag.

3. Comfortable travel – Kenya Airways will operate the Embraer E190 on this route providing customers with a spacious and comfortable travel experience.

Please see the schedules for booking customers:

ELDORET: As low as ksh. 6,900 one way

MOGADISHU: as low as USD 250 one way

MAPUTO: as low as USD 873 for a return trip

Kenya Airways and Safaricom forge tech partnership for aviation innovation

Kenya Airways (KQ) has signed a partnership with Safaricom aimed at driving innovations that will enhance the airline’s operational efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity, and elevate the customer experience.

Kenya Airways and Safaricom will focus on enhancing connectivity, in-flight Wi-Fi, Infrastructure Inspection, Security Surveillance, loyalty programs, data science, software development, and aviation innovation in areas such as agriculture.

Commenting on the partnership, Fredrick Kitunga, Chief Information and Data Officer at Kenya Airways said: “Kenya Airways collaboration with Safaricom is a testament to the power of co-creation. By harnessing our combined expertise, we are not only addressing today’s challenges but also laying the groundwork for sustainable growth, enhanced connectivity, and transformative innovations that will benefit our customers and communities for years to come.”

The companies will also collaborate in developing and implementing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for warehousing, baggage tracking, aircraft materials and ULD, to cover tracking, location, reconciliation and stock taking.

Representing Safaricom, Cynthia Kropac, Head of Business noted, “This Memorandum of Understanding solidifies our commitment to providing a transformative experience for our customers, connecting people in new and innovative ways. By leveraging our respective strengths—Kenya Airways in providing safe journeys and Safaricom in cutting-edge communications and technology—we ensure that our customers remain seamlessly connected throughout their travels.”

Kenya Airways’ Fahari Innovation Hub is a one‐of‐a‐kind center of aviation innovation excellence in Africa that facilitates creative and collaborative ways of providing much‐needed solutions to business problems. The Hub is a centre for strategic innovation management offering opportunities for cocreation, networking, research, and learning; and is a springboard for new ideas and innovations that help communities and continent face current and future challenges.

Kenya Airways (KQ) is Kenya’s national carrier and a leading African airline. It flies to 45 destinations worldwide, 37 of which are in Africa, connecting over 5 million passengers and over 70,000 Tons of cargo annually through the Hub at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Source:   ATTA  

ASKY Founder and Chairman Honored.

Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors at ASKY, Mr. Gervais Koffi Gbondjide DJONDO, has been honored with an award at the 2024 BOMA Africa Awards held in Accra, Ghana recently.

The award recognises DJONDO’s “indomitable spirit, passionate dedication, and relentless pursuit of Africa’s integration and prosperity goals, in line with Agenda 2063,” as inscribed on the trophy. Under the theme “From the Africa We Want to the Africa We Build,” the 2024 edition of BOMA of Africa celebrated personalities with radical ideas and actions driving Africa forward. “We are incredibly honored that DJONDO has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to Africa,” commented Chief Executive Officer of ASKY, Mr. Esayas Woldemariam HAILU on a Press release shared by ASKY.

About ASKY

ASKY, The Pan-African Airline, is a 100% privately owned airline created by regional banking institutions in Africa that includes The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), The West African Development Bank (BOAD) and ECOBANK Group (ETI) in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines.

ASKY is a commercial company under private law and is managed by experienced African aviation professionals, with Ethiopian airlines as its strategic partner.

ASKY currently operates a fleet of fourteen (14) aircraft: nine (09) Boeing 737-800s and Two (2) Boeing 737-700s, and Three (3) Boeing 737 MAX 8, serving twenty-height (28) cities in twenty-six (26) countries within Africa and soon Pointe Noire.

ASKY’s focus is to develop a strong intra-Africa network that foster regional development, tourism, economic growth and regional integration as a major economic catalyst within the continent with its long-term goal of a sustainable business focused on profitability.

For more information, contact communication@flyasky.com, visit our website www.flyasky.com or our LinkedIn; Twitter Facebook and Instagram pages, @ASKY

ASKY Management

ASKY, The Pan African Airline

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AirAsia Takes Flight in Kenya- What Does This Mean for You?

We are delighted to inform you that the Kenyan Ministry of Transport has granted AirAsia full approval for scheduled flights between Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi. This official clearance allows you to confidently sell tickets to your customers without any concerns. The arrival of AirAsia in Kenya marks a new era of affordable air travel. With its vast network and competitive fares, this low-cost carrier is set to revolutionize the way Kenyans travel.

Discover More Destinations

One of the most exciting benefits is the opportunity to explore new destinations. AirAsia’s extensive network provides access to 35 new destinations across 12 countries, allowing you to cater to a wider range of traveler preferences. Whether your clients dream of the vibrant cities of Southeast Asia, the stunning beaches of Australia, the cultural richness of HongKong, or the business acumen of Singapore AirAsia can take them there.

Reduced Fares and Travel Hours

AirAsia has maintained its position as the world’s leading low-cost airline for an unprecedented 15 consecutive years, winning the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Award in June 2024. Beyond its financial success, AirAsia has been a pioneer in environmental sustainability and affordable travel. Connect your customers to Australia for up to 40% less than traditional flights while enjoying flight times that are over 30% shorter!

All cabin classes

Direct flights to Kuala Lumpur and beyond will be operated by an Airbus A330. Defying expectations, this low-cost carrier offers a premium experience, including all cabin classes typically found on full-service airlines, even flatbed seats. The aircraft configuration is detailed below:

What Next?

1. Do you wish to sell East and Southeast Asia destinations?  Register on their booking system by clicking here if you’ve not already

2. Join the exclusive AirAsia System and destinations training for our member travel agents on Friday the 9th of August.

Enjoy The Convenience Of One Ticket To Jeddah From Kenya Airways Network.

Travelling to and from the Gulf just got easier with Kenya Airways! KQ has partnered with Saudia Airlines (SV) to facilitate seamless travel for guests looking for a convenient option as they explore Jeddah for leisure or business.

With just one ticket, guests can now travel to Jeddah from Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret and Mogadishu with a connection through Dubai. On the other hand, travelers from Jeddah can fly to Nairobi as well as Accra and Entebe via Nairobi. Travelers from other parts of KQ’s Africa network can also enjoy the same seamless connectivity as this partnership provides a gateway into and out of the Gulf region and serves as a critical connection to Africa for the Gulf. This partnership affirms KQs commitment to connecting people, cultures and markets by providing guests with more connectivity options, itinerary flexibilityand affordable rates.