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Joe Breitfeller
Nov 24, 20232 min read

Kenya Airways Resumes Service Between Nairobi and Bangkok

Kenya Airways has resumed service to Bangkok with five weekly flights from Nairobi.  The route was originally launched in 2003 before being suspended in 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.


Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Rendering - Courtesy Boeing

On Tuesday (November 21, 2023), Kenya Airways announced the restart of service between Nairobi and Bangkok, with five weekly flights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.  The route will be operated with a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner featuring lie-flat Business Class seats. The resumed Bangkok service expands the carrier’s network to 42 destinations.  Kenya Airways originally launched the Nairobi-Bangkok route in 2003, before suspending the service in 2020 due to the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic.


In Tuesday’s announcement, Kenya Airways’ Chief Commercial and Customer Officer, Julius Thairu, said,


“Today marks a moment of pride and readiness as we reintroduce our flights to Bangkok, Thailand.  This initiative underscores our proactive approach in expanding international routes, urging our passengers to embrace new and enriching travel experiences.  Beyond its status as Thailand's capital and most populous city, boasting a population of over 10 million, Bangkok is a vibrant hub offering a wide range of tourist, art, and cultural attractions for our esteemed customers.”


Kenya Airways' Schedule Between Nairobi and Bangkok - Courtesy Kenya Airways



Kenya Airways is one of Africa’s leading airlines and a member of the global SkyTeam Alliance.  The carrier offers service to 42 destinations worldwide, 34 of which are in Africa, and typically carries over four million passengers annually.  Kenya Airways was named Africa’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards in 2020.  The company’s fleet of 32 aircraft is one of the youngest in Africa and includes their flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliners.  Kenya Airways also offers Cargo service to key destinations including London, Amsterdam, Guangzhou, Sharjah and Mumbai, as well as on over 25 intra-African routes.  The carrier operates from the ultra-modern Terminal 1A at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

 

 

Source: Kenya Airways

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