Kenya Airways on Friday, October 13 announced the increasing frequency of its flights from Nairobi to New York.
The new increased traveling schedule will start from October 29, 2023, to December 3, 2023.
During this period, the number of weekly flights from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport will rise from 4 to 5, providing travelers with even more opportunities to make the journey between these two vibrant cities.
According to the national carrier, the schedule will include flights on various days of the week, making it easier for passengers to choose the most convenient travel dates.
Starting from December 4, 2023, and continuing until January 14, 2024, Kenya Airways will offer a daily service on this route, ensuring that passengers can access daily flights between Nairobi and New York JFK.
All these flights will be operated by Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
“Celebrating 5 years of touchdowns at JFK Airport. Starting 29th October 2023, we offer you additional flights from 4x to 5x weekly from Nairobi to New York and Daily flights starting 04th December 2023,” a statement shared by Kenya Airways read in part.
As of January 15, 2024, until March 30, 2024, Kenya Airways will further enhance its service by increasing the frequency to 1 daily flight.
The announcement came after increasing flights from Nairobi to London. The expansion plan is touted to help Kenya Airways return to full profitability.
In the 2023 Half Year results reported, Kenya Airways’ revenue grew to Ksh75 billion, recording a 56 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. The operating improvement was underpinned by a growth in the cabin factor to 76 per cent with an increase in passenger numbers of 43 per cent to 2.3 million.
“During this period, the company mainly focused on improving the customer experience, operational excellence, and cash conservation. The airline also exploited opportunities to raise much-needed revenue through passenger charters and ramped up scheduled operations. Other initiatives undertaken by the management include partnerships with other airlines, lease rental renegotiations and other cost-reduction measures,” Kenya Airways stated.
