Qatar Airways Resumes Passenger Flights To More African Destinations

Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of services to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi, Kenya, and to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda. With the addition of Kigali and Nairobi, the airline now operates 33 weekly flights to eight destinations in Africa including Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, and Tunis which it had earlier started.

The Middle East Carrier which has a strong relationship with Kenya and Rwanda happens to be one of the largest passenger carriers during the pandemic with a promised steady schedule that never dropped below 30 destinations.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Mr. Akbar Al Baker said “We are delighted to resume flights to Nairobi and Kigali, totaling our flights to 33 weekly flights into Africa with eight destinations. Qatar Airways continues to maintain an expanding schedule with now more than 500 weekly flights to over 75 destinations. During the pandemic, Qatar Airways have become the largest global carrier to maintain its schedule in taking people home with the highest safety measures. Our wide network of flights during these challenging times has ensured we have kept up to date with the latest in international airport procedures. We also implemented the most advanced safety & hygiene measures onboard our aircraft and in our home and hub at Hamad International Airport which was recently voted the Best Airport in the Middle East for the sixth year in a row".

Akbar added that “Qatar Airways has been the most reliable airline during the pandemic and will continue to ensure its promised five-star service and hospitality is delivered across its network. We hope to see many people come to visit Kenya and Rwanda and explore the world’s stunning wildlife and more.”

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