Kenya’s Jambojet Plan to Resume Flights on July 15

Jambojet plans to resume eight daily and four weekly flights on its domestic routes from 15th July 2020 following the lifting of travel restrictions over the coronavirus pandemic.

The airline’s acting Managing Director Karanja Ndegwa said the frequencies will be reviewed regularly to respond to the changes in demand across the markets. As the Ministry of Transport had already developed protocols that would be put in place after the cessation of movement was lifted to make sure it was safe to commence commercial air transport.

“The airline will operate three daily flights to Mombasa and two to Kisumu,” said Mr Ndegwa in a statement on Tuesday.

The low-cost carrier will also operate two daily flights to Eldoret, one to Malindi and four weekly flights to Diani, he added.

The flights will help to respond to the changes in demand across the market.

A one-way ticket to Kisumu, Mombasa, Eldoret and Malindi will cost Sh4,800, while that for Diani is Sh6,800, said Mr Ndegwa.

“We want to assure our customers that we will follow the safety guidelines put in place to offer our customers a safe and pleasant flying experience,” said Mr Ndegwa.

The measures will include thorough sanitization of the aircraft with industry approved disinfectants before and after each flight. Also, the aircraft will contain a High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration system that refreshes the air after every 3 minutes.

All passengers and crew members will also be required to wear a face mask throughout the journey and practice no contact. Additionally, temperature checks will be done on arrival at the airport, and hand sanitizers will be provided at all customer touchpoints.

The aviation sector has been one of the hardest-hit industry, taking a brunt of the economic meltdown brought by the coronavirus.

Airlines across the world have suspended flights, sent workers home and asked governments for bailouts.

Kenya Airways says it would reduce its assets and network and lay off an unspecified number of workers to limit losses from Covid-19.