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Flights diverted, delayed over poor visibility – KQ

KQ said the flights were diverted to Mombasa and Kilimanjaro.

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by SHARON MWENDE

Realtime17 April 2025 - 11:23
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In Summary


  • KQ noted that the diversions were a safety measure to ensure the well-being of their crew and customers, “which is our number one priority”.
  • KQ said they expect some delays for certain flight departures and arrivals.

Kenya Airways announced that several flights scheduled to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday morning were diverted to alternative airports.

In a statement, the airline said the diversions to Mombasa and Kilimanjaro were due to poor visibility.

“We wish to inform our customers that due to poor visibility caused by fog this morning, some of our flights scheduled to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were diverted to Mombasa and Kilimanjaro,” it said.

KQ noted that the diversions were a safety measure to ensure the well-being of their crew and customers, “which is our number one priority”.

KQ said they expect some delays for certain flight departures and arrivals.

“We apologise for the inconvenience caused to our affected guests,” it said.

Kenya Airways advised affected customers to get in touch via +254711024747; WhatsApp +254705474747, or X @KQSupport for further assistance.

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