Kenya Airways will resume domestic flights on July 15 following the lifting of the restriction of movement in and out of Nairobi and Mombasa counties.
NAIROBI, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Kenya Airways said Sunday it will resume its domestic flights on July 15 following the lifting of the restriction of movement in and out of Nairobi and Mombasa counties.
Allan Kilavuka, CEO of Kenya Airways, said the airline has been working closely with the government through the Ministry of Health and Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to implement a wide range of safety measures and protocols as they gear up for the resumption of passenger services.
Kilavuka said the airline will fly twice daily to the coastal city of Mombasa and once daily to the lakeside city of Kisumu as it continues to review the option of increasing frequencies as demand picks.
"I would like to assure the public that KAA has put in place the recommended health and safety protocols and we are ready to reconnect with our airport users," Kilavuka said in a statement issued in Nairobi.
The opening-up of the country and resumption of domestic flights will contribute towards the recovery of Kenya's economy, which is reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
File photo shows a Kenya Airways plane during its official flagging-off at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on Oct. 28, 2018. (Xinhua/John Okoyo)
Kilavuka said while onboard the aircraft, customers will be required to adhere to the safety measures and protocols in place, noting that the airline's utmost priority continues to be the health and safety of the passengers, crew, and staff.
Kilavuka said the airline will continuously review the safety measures and protocols in place and update these where necessary to continue being ahead of the curve when it comes to safety.
"As we prepare to operate under exceptional circumstances, we look forward to welcoming more of our guests onboard and we remain committed to offering world-class service with a delightful African touch," said Kilavuka.
Betty Radier, CEO of the Kenya Tourism Board, said the resumption of domestic flights will add to the revival of domestic tourism that has recorded an all-time low. ■