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Kenya Airways recorded a flat growth in passenger numbers in the period ended June, with the national carrier making changes to several routes amid sale of planes to boost its cash position.
The company said it flew 894,240 passengers during the period, representing a growth of 0.6 per cent from the year before as its two Boeing B777 planes dropped off the fleet after their sale to a US airline.
“Despite the reduced capacity the airline increased the seats flown during the period by 1.6 per cent to 1.58 million due to efficient use of aircrafts,” KQ, as the airline is known by its international code, said in a statement.
“During the period the airline revised its network to improve connectivity through its hub Nairobi and more so densify its presence in Africa.”
The Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed firm increased capacity on African routes by 15 per cent in line with its focus on the continent.
KQ records marginal passenger growth amid focus on Africa routes
The company said it flew 894,240 passengers during the period, representing a growth of 0.6 per cent from the year before as its two Boeing B777 planes dropped off the fleet after their sale to a US airline.
“Despite the reduced capacity the airline increased the seats flown during the period by 1.6 per cent to 1.58 million due to efficient use of aircrafts,” KQ, as the airline is known by its international code, said in a statement.
“During the period the airline revised its network to improve connectivity through its hub Nairobi and more so densify its presence in Africa.”
The Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed firm increased capacity on African routes by 15 per cent in line with its focus on the continent.
KQ records marginal passenger growth amid focus on Africa routes