The Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the resumption of direct flights between Nairobi and Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, starting June 19.
KQ announced that there will be three flights weekly, available on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
In a statement on June 19, the airline announced that the move was aimed at meeting the growing demand for connectivity between East and Southern Africa.
“The revival of this crucial route responds to the increasing demand for connectivity between East and Southern Africa. This move by Kenya Airways enhances regional connectivity, strengthens economic ties, and promotes tourism between Kenya and Mozambique,” the statement read.
Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka PS Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abraham Singoei, PS Transport, Mohamed Daghar, KAA Chairman, Caleb Kositany, and Mozambique Deputy High Commissioner, Fernando Manhiça during the launch of the Nairobi-Maputo direct flights by Kenya Airways. Photo/Korir. © Provided by The Kenya Times
Furthermore, the airline affirmed that the move would enhance travel, strengthen trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between the two nations.
The resumption of flights to Maputo according to Kenya Airways makes it the 45th destination complementing KQ’s existing service to Nampula, Mozambique, thereby advancing its mission to propel Africa’s prosperity by connecting its people, cultures, and markets.
Story by The Kenya Times
