Kenya Airways Airlines

Kenya Airways is the flag carrier of Kenya and is one of the most prominent airlines of the country.

On-Board Kenya Airways

Kenya Airlines was established in January 1977 post the dissolution of East African Airways. In March 1996, an initial public offer for shares was issued by the company. In 2003, it acquired 49% shareholding in Precision Air, a Tanzanian carrier. In 2007, the airline joined SkyTeam as an associate airline and in 2010, it was a full SkyTeam member alongwith the world’s leading global airlines.

 The airline has received several awards. Some of the notable ones are mentioned below:

• Africa’s Leading Economy Airline at the World Travel Awards, 2011
• In 2011 and 2010, it was awarded with Best Kenya Flag Bearer at the Marketing Society of Kenya Awards
• In 2010, it was awarded the Business airline of the year at the Africa Investor (AI) Tourism Investor Awards

Connectivity and Fleet Information

The airline provides connectivity to most parts of Africa and other parts of the world. The aviation company’s fleet strength is as follows 4 B777-200 ERs; 6 B767-300 ERs; 5 B737-800s; 4 B737-700s; 6 B737-700s; 6 B737-300s; 5 Embraer 170 LRs & 11 Embraer 190 LRs.

Services

The airline offers its customers excellent in-flight entertainment options, which includes latest Bollywood and Hollywood movies. You can also shop duty-free products at attractive prices.

The aviation company’s frequent flyer program is called Flying Blue. Founded by Air France and KLM, it is also the frequent flyer program of its partners Air Europa, Aircalin and Tarom. With Flying Blue, you can earn miles that get credited to your online account. You have the option of spending them on award tickets to a destination of your choice.

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Baggage Allowance and Web Check-In

The Kenya airways baggage allowance policy for passengers flying to/from Europe is as follows:

• Economy class passengers are allowed two pieces, each bag not exceeding 23 kgs
• First Class and Premier Class passengers are allowed to check-in three pieces, each bag not exceeding 23 kgs

Luggage policies differ based on your destination. For further details, please click here.

With the Kenya Airways online check-in facility you can check-in from 30 hours until 2 hours before departure. You can also select the seat of your choice and print your boarding pass too.

To avail the facility of Kenya Airways Web check-in, please click here.

For information on Kenya Airways customer service or contact numbers, please click here.

Cleartrip: Runway for BookingKenya Airways Flights

With Cleartrip, you can conveniently make your Kenya Airways online booking from any place, with a device that offers Internet connectivity. Cleartrip assists you to determine your Kenya Airways PNR status, whether your ticket is confirmed or on waiting list.

Do not forget to check out the Cleartrip app that you can download and use on your mobile, which business travelers and others on the go will find very convenient.