Kenya Airways Prioritises Nigeria, Rewards Trade Partners

Kenya Airways (KQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Nigerian market and its strategy to boost capacity and connectivity between Nigeria and Kenya and beyond through its hub at Nairobi. 

Speaking at a dinner and award celebration to recognise and appreciate travel trade and industry partners who have collaborated and worked closely with the airline over the past year, its Country Manager, Mr. James Nganga, acknowledged their role in ensuring the airline’s impressive performance in the market.      

“We are enhancing our connectivity out of Lagos. We are also supporting more business into Kenya because we feel there are a lot of opportunities. We are promoting Kenya as a holiday destination and more recently as a medical destination in partnership with Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya,” Nganga said.

The General Manager, West Africa and Americas, Mr. Stephen Ngamau noted that Kenya Airways remained committed to service and plans to invest more in the Nigerian market in terms of capacity and connectivity, adding that with effect from the coming week the airline will start operating the Dreamliner service six times weekly to Lagos. 

He disclosed further that KQ plans to open flights into Abuja in the near future and is exploring partnership opportunities with local Nigeria Airlines to connect passengers to various parts of the country. He noted also that with KQ Holidays, the airlines will drive more leisure travel into Kenya.

The Chief Commercial and Customer Officer of Kenya Airways, Mr. Julius Thairu said: “Today is a very important day because we are celebrating the success of the partnership that we have with our trade partners here in Nigeria. A significant part of our business is done through our trade partners.”