KQ Marks 5 Years of Nairobi-New York Direct Flights

Kenya Airways (KQ) marked five years of operating nonstop flights from Nairobi to New York in the USA.

The national carrier has flown 1,700 trips totaling over 300,000 passengers and 6,000 tonnes of cargo over a distance of almost 72,000 kilometers since the first flight in October 2018.

“It has been an incredible 5 years of connecting our guests between Nairobi and New York,” KQ Group Managing Director and CEO Allan Kilavuka said.

“This route is of paramount importance to Kenya Airways as it serves as the fastest and most vital connection for our guests within the travel and tourism industry, the business community, and governments of both countries,” added Kilavuka.

Kilavuka went on to say that the airline will continue to link passengers with further flights throughout Africa and America.

“The Nairobi – New York route is strategic for Kenya as it provides the East Africa region a gateway to the United States of America and the greater North America region for social and economic growth through trade, education, medical, sports, and leisure travel,” Kilavuka stated.

“The New York –Nairobi route in turn has opened the East Africa region for tourism, trade, and investments.“

KQ and Delta Airlines have inked a codeshare agreement, allowing travelers to book trips on each other’s aircraft.

Delta passengers will have access to 37 connecting flights in Africa via KQ, while Kenya’s national carrier will have access to 57 locations in the United States and Canada.