Kenya Airways(KQ) has suspended all flights into and out of Mogadishu, Somalia, from Oct. 15 due to operational challenges as it adjusted its network.
In a statement on Friday, the national carrier said that suspension would allow it to refocus its efforts on optimizing its route network and improving overall operational efficiency
“Kenya Airways remains committed to continuously optimizing its flight schedule to better align with demand and performance objectives while ensuring the safety of its crew and passengers,” it said.
Further, KQ pledged to contact passengers holding bookings on affected flights to or from Mogadishu issued on or before Oct. 4 and for travel on or before Oct. 15 and arrange alternative travel options, including rebooking, refunds, or rerouting.
Kenya Airways also announced several network adjustments for the upcoming peak season to ensure smoother and more efficient operations.
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It said from Oct. 27, there would be an additional flight from Mauritius to Nairobi, with services to operate on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
According to the airline, there will be one additional flight frequency from Nairobi to the Comoros on Thursdays from Oct. 28, which will operate on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
It said flights to Zanzibar will increase to seven weekly from Oct. 28, and effective Nov. 1, one additional flight from Nairobi to Kigali, Rwanda, will be on Fridays, increasing the total to 25 weekly.
Kenya Airways said there will be two additional flights from Nairobi to New York between Dec. 5 and Jan. 4, 2025, operating on Thursday and Saturday.
