Jambojet has increased flights between Nairobi and Goma to four times weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The increase comes at a time when the airline sees an opportunity to offer travellers convenient access to the Eastern DRC.
Jambojet CEO Karanja Ndegwa has stated that the 4th frequency will offer convenience to customers, allowing more flexibility in their travel.
Further, he noted that the low-cost carrier has so far flown over twelve thousand passengers on the route, and the discount is a way of appreciating them
“With increased flight frequencies, we hope to enhance business relations between Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo by offering convenient, fast, and affordable air service”, he said.
Jambojet customers will enjoy a 50% discount on the second booking to encourage bookings.
Following the airline's first trip to Goma in September 2021, interest from passengers has surged.
Students, business travellers, those going to the doctor, and those going to see friends and family frequently use this route.
Additionally, it has cargo operations all over its network, with Goma and Nairobi accounting for 76% of all cargo origins.
Mail, general cargo, medications, fresh produce, live fish, and repatriation are among the things offered by Jambojet Cargo.
Around 1 million passengers were flown by airlines in 2022, up 37% from 2021.
From its main hub in Nairobi, the airline runs 8 services to Mombasa, Kisumu, Malindi, Mombasa, Lamu, Eldoret, Diani, and Goma in the DRC.
From their Mombasa secondary base, they also provide direct flights to Kisumu, Eldoret, and Lamu.
