KQ flight to Dar es Salaam returns to JKIA due to medical emergency

A Kenya Airways (KQ) plane from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam was on Sunday returned to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport shortly after departure.

The airline stated that the KQ flight returned at 1:40 pm due to a medical emergency.

KQ said the aircraft was received by medical personnel, and the necessary health and safety protocols were adhered to.

“Passengers were briefed and provided with guidance in line with health and safety regulations. Upon attending to the emergency, the flight was cleared for takeoff to Dar es Salaam at 15:54hrs,” KQ said in a statement on Sunday.

“The safety and well-being of our guests and crew remain our highest priority. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate the patience and understanding of our guests during this period.”