Kenya Airways was founded in 1977 and it is the flag carrier of Kenya. The airline has its main hub located on the grounds of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The headquarters of the airline is located in Embakasi, Nairobi. The airline is the fourth among the top 10 airlines operating in Africa, and has 4,834 employees. With a fleet size of 42 aircraft, it flies to 58 destinations in Asia, Africa, Middle East and Europe.
Kenya has started direct Dubai Hong Kong flights from April 2, 2013 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It will depart from Dubai at 06.00 hours and reach Hong Kong at 18.10 hours, while the return flight departs at 21.20 hours and reach Dubai at 01.30 hours. Moreover, there are 10 daily nonstop flights from Nairobi to Dubai. From July 2013, the airline is contemplating to start Nairobi Abu Dhabi flights, which will offer service thrice weekly.
The two classes offered in the aircraft are the Business Class and Economy Class. The baggage allowance varies according to the class and the destinations. Flying Blue is the frequent flyer program of the airway. The Gold Elite and Platinum Elite members of the Flying Blue program are provided access to the JV Lounge. Another lounge, the Simba Lounge is available only to the passengers traveling in the Business Class. Simba Lounge is a very calm and quiet lounge, allowing you to work in peace, and also offer you snack and beverages.
Special assistance is provided to unaccompanied minors and physically challenged people like the blind, deaf, and mentally challenged, with prior notice. Wheelchairs are also provided for those who need them. The elite members of the Flying Blue traveling from Nairobi to any other destination are offered priority check-in, lounge access and many other services and rewards. The online check-in is possible from thirty hours to three hours before the flight takes off.
Passengers of international flights are requested to check in at least two and a half hours prior to the departure of the flight and those in domestic flights are to check in at least one and a half hour prior to the departure of the flight.
The in-flight services provided in Kenya Airways are world class with flat bed seats in selected flights. The seats offered in all the classes are comfortable and cozy, and makes you feel relaxed. The meals offered are delicious, along with the finest wines and other drinks of your choice. A wide range of movies, TV programs and music are there for the customers to keep them engaged. If you would like to spend your time reading, there is the in-flight magazine called the Msafiri. Cool Kids is a club for the kids to make the traveling enjoyable for them. And duty-free shopping allows you to buy gifts for your friends and relatives.
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