Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways, founded in 1977 following the dissolution of East African Airways and headquartered in Nairobi, is the flag carrier of Kenya. The airline operates its hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, which serves as one of East Africa's primary aviation gateways. Kenya Airways is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, the only African carrier in the alliance alongside Saudia. The airline's fleet includes Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner for long-haul routes, Boeing 737-800 and Embraer E190 aircraft for regional and domestic services. Kenya Airways' cabin products include Business Class with lie-flat seats on the Dreamliner, Premier World economy on long-haul services, and Economy Class. The airline operates the Pride Lounge at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Flying Blue, the SkyTeam loyalty program shared with Air France-KLM, serves as Kenya Airways' frequent flyer program. The airline serves destinations across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, with a strong intra-African network and particularly important route connections to West and Central Africa. Kenya Airways maintains a significant partnership with Air France-KLM, which holds a minority equity stake in the carrier. The airline has faced financial difficulties in recent years, with the Kenyan government considering full nationalization to stabilize operations. Kenya Airways also operates Kenya Airways Cargo, serving the flower and horticulture export industry that is vital to the Kenyan economy.