Kenya Airways (KQ) has increased its air cargo flights to seven African countries due to the high demand for freight services.
KQ has increased its services to Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic.
The National Carrier will deploy its B737300F freighter two times weekly to Harare, Lusaka, Entebbe, Dar es Salaam, Juba, Bangui, and Lubumbashi.
KQ Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka noted that the aviation industry plays a critical role in facilitating intra-Africa trade and that the airline is in a position to accelerate the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCFTA).
” This is also well aligned with our purpose which is contribute to the sustainable development of Africa, and this entails connecting the continent as much as we possibly can to destinations within Africa, thereby promoting intra-African trade,” Kilavuka added.
Capacity for cargo flights will rise to 60 metric tonnes each week.
Computers and other IT products, apparel and accessories, pharmaceuticals, industrial and engineering products, and chemicals are among the goods that are shipped to and from these locations.
“We are pleased to announce the increased frequencies to seven destinations across Africa, as this will support our cargo customers in meeting their freight demands. We want to assure our markets of a reliable, timely, and convenient freighter service,” KQ Director of Cargo, Dick Murianki said.
KQ Cargo developed as a crucial revenue stream that the airline has chosen to concentrate on and improve in order to fulfil its full potential. KQ Cargo played a crucial part in supporting KQ's company during the pandemic time.
With two dedicated Boeing 737-300 freighters and cargo belly space on Kenya Airways passenger aircraft, KQ Cargo transports air cargo to more than 54 important international locations.
