Kenya Airways has announced a series of network adjustments ahead of the peak travel period to add capacity on high-demand routes and streamline operations. The changes, which take effect from mid-October into early January, include extra frequencies to Mauritius, Comoros, Zanzibar, New York, and Kigali, alongside a temporary suspension of services to Mogadishu.
Kenya Airways said the moves are aimed at matching supply with seasonal demand while maintaining schedule reliability and operational efficiency.
Route by route changes
Mauritius:
Effective October 27, 2025, Kenya Airways adds an extra Mauritius to Nairobi rotation. Flights now operate on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Comoros:
Effective October 28, 2025, one additional Nairobi to Comoros frequency operates on Thursdays. The route now runs on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Zanzibar:
Effective October 28, 2025, night flights from Zanzibar increase to seven per week, providing daily evening connectivity into Nairobi.
New York:
Between December 5, 2025 and January 4, 2026, Kenya Airways will operate two additional Nairobi to New York flights each week, on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Kigali:
From November 1, 2025, an extra Nairobi to Kigali frequency operates on Fridays, bringing the total to 25 flights weekly.
Temporary suspension
Mogadishu:
Effective October 15, 2025, Kenya Airways has suspended all flights to and from Mogadishu due to operational challenges. The airline noted that the pause will allow it to refocus aircraft and crews on routes with stronger performance during the peak season and to improve overall operational stability.
Kenya Airways reiterated its commitment to align flying with demand, safeguard the punctuality of its schedule, and uphold the safety of customers and crew. Passengers with existing bookings on affected routes will be notified of options, including rebooking on alternative flights where available.
Source : travelnews.co.za