KQ launches direct flights to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Kenya Airways yesterday launched its inaugural direct flight into the resort town of Victoria Falls from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Victoria Falls, KQ’s the airline’s 52nd route is now Kenya Airways second destination to Zimbabwe after Harare where it operates 21 flights weekly.

The new route between Nairobi and Victoria Falls will operate three times a week including Monday, Thursday and Saturday and will be linked to Cape Town, South Africa. This will see the airline increase its operations to Cape Town from the current four, which are served via Livingstone, Zambia, to six.

Kenya Airways’ Chief executive Mbuvi Ngunze said the new route will serve to offer increased connectivity, flexibility and convenience to guests besides boosting the tourism sector in the region.

Following the launch, Kenya Airways is the only carrier offering direct services between Victoria Falls and Cape Town. This offering will see guests enjoying Victoria Falls from the Zambia side via Livingstone and Zimbabwe side via Victoria Falls.

The route is operated by Embraer E190 with a configuration of 12 business class seats and 84 economy class seats.