The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has received a green light to kick off direct flights from Nairobi to any part of the United States of America.
The clearance from the American government actualizes the planned first direct flight from JKIA by Kenya Airways which will take place on 28th of October 2018.
“Following the announcement between His Excellency, President Uhuru Kenyatta and President Donald Trump, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has now achieved the Last Point of Departure status,” Kenya Airports Authority said in a statement
Kenya’s National Carrier Kenya Airways will now fly directly to the US, presenting new opportunities for Kenyans in Travel, Trade, and Commerce. The first flight is scheduled to depart on the 28th of October 2018.
“This is a major achievement for Kenya as JKIA becomes one of the elite African airports to be certified as a last point of departure to the United States. JKIA is now poised to become the premier hub in Africa,” said KAA Managing Director, Jonny Andersen.