Kenya Airways announce expansion

Kenya Airways announced this month that it plans a major expansion to its service over the next five years. The airline, Kenya’s largest, says that it will invest $3.6 billion over the period, predominantly on building aircraft and expanding its route network.

In particular, Kenya Airways is hoping to capitalise on the burgeoning tourist markets of Asia. It plans to introduce flight services to China and India. Routes are also expected to be increased within the African continent and to parts of Europe.

One potential hurdle the airline’s plans could face is the limited capacity of its base, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. There are, however, plans in motion to expand the airport by creating a new terminal. During a recent speech, President Kibaki of Kenya urged airport authorities to press ahead urgently with the project, highlighting the importance of keeping pace with the anticipated increase in demand for travel to Kenya.