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About Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways is the flag carrier of Kenya with its hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya. The airline flies to 53 destinations worldwide destinations both domestic and international including: Nairobi, Luanda, Cotonou, Gaborone, Ouagadougou, Bujumbura, Douala, Yaounde, Bangui, Guangzhou, Moroni, Abidjan, Kinshasa, Kisangani, Lubumbashi, Djibouti, Cairo, Malabo, Addis Ababa, Paris, Libreville, Accra, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Kisumu, Malindi, Mombasa, Monrovia, Antananarivo, Blantyre, Mahe, Freetown, Johannesburg, Juba, Khartoum and many others. They offer flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport as a gateway to the Serengeti national park, find other safari flights here. 

Established in 1977, the airline is a member of the Sky Team Alliance and is a leading African airline, carrying over four million passengers annually. They offer world-class standards in service delivery, product quality and operational performance. "The Pride of Africa", aims to be airline of choice, connecting the World to Africa and Africa to the World.

As part of its Star Alliance membership, they have codeshare agreements with Onur Air, KLM, Air France, Korean Air, Aeroflot, China Southern, Kulula, Garuda Indonesia, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern, Precision Air, Air Mauritius, Air Mozambique, Jet Airways, TAAG-Angola Airlines, Air Burkina and Air Namibia. 

Kenya Airways' fleet consists of Boeing 787-8, Boeing B777-300ER, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-300 and Embraer 190 AR. 

Frequent Flyer Program

Passengers can be rewarded for regular travel through Flying Blue when flying with Air France, KLM and Kenya Airways. You can earn Award Miles when flying through 4 tiers of membership: Ivory, Silver, Gold or Platinum. Award Miles can be used both in the air and on the ground through hotels. They offer new lounges in Nairobi's airport in Terminal 1A second floor. The two lounges have a total capacity of 315 guests.

In-flight Entertainment

You can enjoy in-flight entertained stream to your own device with the KQ Cinema app. Passengers should download the app before takeoff to have access to the fantastic selection of in-flight media.

TV Programs

Passengers can enjoy over 30 documentaries and 55 television program with with the KQ Cinema app. Find it on Google Play or the App store.

Movies

You can enjoy a selection of 80 different movies on board your flight! Choose the film of your choice by downloading the KG Cinema app before takeoff.

Route Map

Popular Routes

London  Harare

Kilimanjaro  London

Nairobi  Mombasa

Nairobi  Dubai

Addis Ababa  Nairobi

Johannesburg  London

Economy Class

Economy class is the basic level of flying that this provided on these flights.

Economy Class Facilities

Passengers have a personal interactive screen in economy class for their flight. On this, passengers can watch the latest movies, TV show, music and documentaries on board their flight.

Economy Class Seats

Seats in economy class are either set up as 2 x 2, 3 x 3, or 3 x 3 x 3, depending on the aircraft. Passengers can select their preferred seat, or upgrade to additional legroom for their flight, at a cost.

Premium Economy Class

There is currently no premium economy class on this airline’s flights.

Business Class

Business Class passengers receive a luxurious flying experience, from on the ground at the airport to onboard your flight.

Business Class Facilities

Passengers in Business class can enjoy priority boarding, swiftly passing through check-in, security, boarding and baggage delivery, meaning you spend less time in queues and more time doing what is important to you. Passengers in business receive a premium dining experience, complete with fresh and seasonal specially crafted meals, partnered with complimentary tea and coffee, and also wine, beer and spirits. Passengers also obtain a larger luggage allowance than passengers travelling in economy.

First Class

There is currently no First Class on Kenya Airways. For a premium flight experience, choose to upgrade to Business class when flying.

Does First Class Facilities Have a First Class Lounge?

Kenya Airways have newly opened lounges, inspired by the African landscapes such as rainforests, deserts and beaches. Available for business class passengers and through purchasing a pass at the airport. These are called the Pride Lounge, Simba T1A and Msafiri Lounge. Lounges provide passengers with high-speed internet, charging and power points for devices and food and snacks bars. The VVIP room is also complete with showers.

Fleet

The fleet includes Boeing 787-8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 737-300F and Embraer E190 aircraft.

Seat Selection

You can now book your Kenya Airways seat with Alternative Airlines. Browse the remaining seats and choose your favourite place to sit on the plane before your flight. Learn more with our "How to Book Seats" page.

Hub Airport

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Kenya Airways is based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, the capital and largest city in Kenya. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has scheduled flights to destinations in over 50 countries. It also acts as a hub for Fly540 and African Express Airways.The Airport has one runaway and can handle nearly 6 million passengers every year. Other airlines which use Kenya International Airport include African Express Airways, China Southern Airlines, Coastal Aviation, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, LAM Mozambique Airlines, RwandAir and South African Airways.

Skyteam Alliance

Kenya Airways forms part of the SkyTeam Alliance which is a leading global airline network, with 20 member airlines. SkyTeam alliance was founded in 2000 and now consists of member airlines such as Aerolineas Argentinas, AeroMexico, Air Europa, China Southern, Alitalia, China Airlines, Delta, Garuda Indonesia, KLM and others. SkyTeam Alliance network has nearly 16,323 daily flights, with 1,052 destinations in 177 countries.

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