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PRESS STATEMENT – Temporary Suspension of Kenya Airways’ Flights

On August 7, 2013

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PRESS STATEMENT

Temporary Suspension of Kenya Airways’ Flights

Regarding the fire at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) we would like to inform all our customers and stakeholders that all our incoming and outgoing passengers are safe

There will be certain disruptions on our operations and as soon as we get clarity on the extent of the damage we will advise everyone on what we intend to do.

Flights coming into JKIA have been diverted to Mombasa. Transiting passengers have been taken to hotels. Other flights from Nairobi have been temporarily suspended. Further updates on the situation will be provided in an hour. Please bear with us as we understand the situation more clearly. Read More

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Closed Down After A Huge Fire Broke Out

On August 7, 2013

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The fire at the JKIA broke out shortly before 5 am at the arrivals terminal. The fire has since been contained.
Arrival and take off of planes have been affected after the fire broke out shortly before 5 am at the arrivals terminal. The fire has since been contained.

There is no departure while flights that were to land at JKIA are being diverted to Moi International Airport, Mombasa and Kisumu International Airport.

The cause of the fire was not immediately established but major services were affected and staff were evacuated. Read More

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