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Part of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (PHOTO:FILE)
NAIROBI, KENYA: Kenyan Airlines are angling for a piece of business from private charterers opting for chartered flight services to reach destinations that commercial airlines are restricted.
In announcing the new Covid-19 restriction measures to contain the third wave, President Uhuru Kenyatta banned commercial flights from flying in and out of Nairobi in a move that has blocked the airlines from accessing lucrative destinations such as Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Lamu and Lodwar from the Capital City.
In an interview, Bluebird Aviation, and Safarilink Airline said the uptake of chartered services are now common especially with international tourists seeking to venture into places like Mara, Laikipia among others.
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BUSINESS NEWS
Part of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (PHOTO:FILE)
NAIROBI, KENYA: Kenyan Airlines are angling for a piece of business from private charterers opting for chartered flight services to reach destinations that commercial airlines are restricted.
In announcing the new Covid-19 restriction measures to contain the third wave, President Uhuru Kenyatta banned commercial flights from flying in and out of Nairobi in a move that has blocked the airlines from accessing lucrative destinations such as Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Lamu and Lodwar from the Capital City.
In an interview, Bluebird Aviation, and Safarilink Airline said the uptake of chartered services are now common especially with international tourists seeking to venture into places like Mara, Laikipia among others.
Boost to aviation industry as Bluebird aviation reports increase in demand for chartered flights
Top Regional airline, Bluebird Aviation has reported a slight rise in demand for its private charter flights since the outbreak of COVID-19.
The company credits the increase to limited availability of commercial flights and health risks concerns.
Captain Hussein Mohammed and Bluebird team/ courtesy
Bluebird Aviation General Manager,
Captain Hussein Mohammed said while the usual private charterers have maintained their demand albeit at a reduced frequency, some airlines have witnessed additional demand for private charters from new clientele.
“Travellers are hesitant to utilize commercial flights and this has led to increased enquiries on private air charters. Whether its health risk concerns or just getting where you need to be, people and companies that have the means to fly privately, but had previously shunned it, are now looking at this alternative,” said Captain Mohammed.
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Bluebird Aviation reports rise in emergency medical evacuation
Regional high ranking airline
Bluebird Aviation says the number of travellers seeking emergency medical attention rose significantly in the last quarter of 2020.
The airline said it recorded more emergency medical request in 2020, fuelled by the
coronavirus pandemic.
Bluebird Aviation General Manager, Captain Hussein Mohammed said while the number of patients seeking to be evacuated to qualified medical facilities took an upward trajectory, the airline did not record any COVID-19 patient during the period under review. “So far we haven’t carried a COVID-19 patient, but we have seen emergency medical requests soar in the last several months. That was an upshot compared to the previous years,” said Captain Mohammed.