234. Talking new routes with Martin Gitonga, Head of network planning and alliances, Kenya Airways

For today's episode, we take a flight to the home of AviaDev Africa 2023, Nairobi, Kenya to meet Martin Gitonga, Head of Network Planning and Alliances at Kenya Airways, an airline that plays a vital role in keeping Africa connected to itself and the wider world.

In the last month, there have been some exciting new route announcements from the airline. These include a four-weekly flight from Mombasa to Dubai and a twice-weekly Accra- Dakar flight.

In this podcast, we discuss:

How 2022 has performed from KQ's perspective

Why now is the right time to launch Accra/ Dakar

The type of traffic is driving the demand?

How KQ see the recent progress with SAATM

The reasons behind launching Mombasa to Dubai on 15th December. 

The other routes/ destinations KQ are considering increasing flights to and how interested partners can attract the attention of KQ?

The impact AviaDev Africa being hosted in Kenya will deliver for KQ and Kenya generally?

You can follow/connect with Martin on LinkedIn here