Kevin Rotich
French national carrier Air France has increased its non-stop flights between Nairobi and Paris in response to growing demand.
Beginning June 15, 2023, the airline will fly to Nairobi
seven times per week, up from four previously.
The route expansion is aimed at benefiting French and Kenyan
companies, especially in horticulture, pharmaceuticals, and other businesses
that depend on air transport.
The rise comes at a time when the carrier is celebrating its
5th anniversary on the Kenyan route since 2018 at Charles de Gaulle Airport.
"Air France has been here for five years, and despite
hard times like the Covid-19 period, it is a clear sign that we are here to
stay," Air France-KLM East and Southern Africa as well as Nigeria, and
Ghana General Manager Marius van der Ham said.
"The increase in flights also connects Kenya not only
to Paris but to the rest of the world via our two hubs, Charles De Gaulle and
Schiphol, which is our key contribution to Kenya's aviation sector and the
larger business community," he added.
On the route, the airline will use the latest generation
Boeing 787 Dreamliner and B777 aircraft.
The premium economy will have 48 seats, while the economy
will have 273 seats.
"Kenya is one of our high-interest markets, and therefore
we commit to bringing our best products here for our customers," the GM
added.
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