Jambojet Hits Close to 1 M First Time Flyers as it Marks 5th Anniversary

Regional low-cost carrier, Jambojet has enabled close to a million people fly for the first time since its inception five years ago.

Speaking during celebrations to mark the airline’s fifth year anniversary, Allan Kilavuka, the company’s CEO said that airline, which has flown over 3 million passengers to various destinations, is committed to continuing to improve on its key values of reliability and safety.

Currently, Jambojet’s on-time performance (OTP) stands at 86 percent, one of the highest in the Kenyan market.

Kilavuka added that safety is a principal requisite in the airline industry and that customers need the assurance that they can travel comfortably, affordably and securely to any of their destinations.

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“As we expand our operations into the African market, we are keen to offer value beyond convenience and affordability. Our core promise to our customers and partners is reliability and safety,” Kilavuka said.

According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Kenya’s air safety score was at 78 percent in 2017, a 16 percent improvement from 2008, placing it seventh in Africa.

Last year, Jambojet launched its first regional route to Entebbe, Uganda.

“We are in talks with various governments in the African market as we look to expand our operations to markets such as Bujumbura, Juba, Kigali, Zanzibar, Mwanza, and Kilimanjaro. We believe once we have further liberalization of the skies, we will be able to expand our operations even further,” he said.

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On his part, Transport Chief Administrative Secretary Dr. Chris Obure hailed Jambojet’s achievements since its inception.

“We are proud of the achievements Jambojet has had in its five years of operation. The airline has been particularly instrumental in shaping the low-cost model which has allowed many Kenyans to fly,” Dr. Obure said.