Etihad Airways To Resume Nairobi Flights 3 Years After COVID-19 Break

• Etihad Airways terminated its Nairobi flights in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing travel restrictions
• The airline announced it would resume daily flights between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi on May 1 after a three-year hiatus
• Etihad will run daily flights to Nairobi using the advanced Airbus A320, which offers business and economy seats

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Travellers from Kenya will travel directly from Nairobi to Abu Dhabi as Etihad Airways is scheduled to restore passenger flight services to Kenya on May 1, 2024.

Etihad Airways terminated its Nairobi flights in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing travel restrictions.

The new route would strengthen cultural and commercial links between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and East Africa's largest economy by connecting Nairobi's capital with Etihad's expanding global network.

The airline announced the resumption of flights on its official X handle. Fares will start from $365 (KSh 48,480).

"Karibu Kenya. Starting May 1, you can experience thrilling safaris and uncover heritage & wildlife as we open this new gateway into East Africa! Fly non-stop from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi," Etihad Airways stated.

Etihad will run daily flights to Nairobi using the advanced Airbus A320, which offers business and economy seats and the airline's renowned service.

Kenya Airways resumes Dubai flights

Elsewhere, Kenya Airways flights to and from Dubai, UAE, were disrupted following heavy rains and flooding in the Arab nation.

The flooding stopped operations at the Dubai International Airport on Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

In a public notice on Thursday, April 18, KQ announced that it will operate two flights from that date.

Why KQ suspended Dubai flights

• Heavy rains experienced in the Arab country caused floods that disrupted flights at the world's second-busiest airport.
• Dubai floods came barely two years after it manipulated the weather to create fake rainfall to cool the hot city.
• From the videos doing rounds online, cars could be seen sinking into the flooded waters while people sought help to cross the roads.

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