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KQ launched a carbon
offset programme in
2011, the first African
airline to do so.
News
Awards
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✈ KQ serves more than 10,000
meals on board, making it the
largest restaurant in Kenya.
African Cargo Airline of the Year
Kenya Airways Cargo has cemented its position as a leading
global player in the air cargo industry by winning the African
Cargo Airline of the Year Award 2017. KQ Cargo transports
over 160 tonnes of cargo annually across the airline’s network
in Africa.
The award comes on the back of the airline being named
Africa’s Leading Airline less than a year ago, at the World
Travel Awards in 2016. It was also named Best Business Class
for the fourth year running at the same awards. Kenya
Airways will continue to expand and improve its services.
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Imports and exports
Blooming
Business
Kenya Airways Cargo is now exporting Kenyan cut
flowers to Australia.
The airline’s cargo carrier is planning to carry more than 30
tonnes of flowers to the continent every month, making them
available to key flower markets in cities such as Sydney and
Melbourne. A partnership between Kenya Airways Cargo and
Qantas Airways, Australia’s largest airline, has enabled the
new service. “This is a major game-changer for Kenya, in
terms of increasing trade exports of flowers to non-traditional
markets,” says Kenya Airways Cargo Sales Manager Patricia
Odida. “This partnership opens up the Australian market
for exporters and is a business opportunity for us.” Kenya
Airways Cargo continues to expand its business in the
fast-growing flower industry by working to open up a new
gateway in Bangkok, and doing business with China.
Quote
“I am because
WE are and, since
we are, therefore
I am”
− John S. Mbiti −
Kenyan philosopher & writer