Kenya Airways has brought back its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft into service and is giving passengers a rare chance to fly on one of its biggest planes on the Nairobi-Mombasa route, complete with fares discounted by up to 50 per cent.
The move marks a major milestone for the national carrier as it continues its recovery journey and gears up for its 50th anniversary celebrations.
Speaking during the aircraft’s return to service on Wednesday, Kenya Airways Acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer George Kamal described the development as a symbol of the airline’s progress and ambitions.
“Today marks a proud milestone for Kenya Airways as we welcome back our Boeing 777-300ER into our service,” Kamal said.
“This is more than a return of an aircraft. It’s a symbol of our resilience, our ambition and the progress we continue to make as Kenya’s national carrier.”
In a deliberate move, the airline has deployed the wide-body aircraft on the Nairobi-Mombasa route before returning it to long-haul international operations.
The decision gives domestic travellers a chance to experience one of the most iconic aircraft in the Kenya Airways fleet.
“We have deliberately chosen to begin this journey on the Nairobi-Mombasa route, giving Kenyans the first opportunity to experience one of the most iconic aircraft in our fleet before it returns to international operations,” Kamal said.
To sweeten the experience, the airline has introduced promotional fares offering travellers discounts of up to 50 per cent as part of the countdown to its golden jubilee celebrations.
