Delta may start direct flights to Kenya
Delta Air Lines could become the first airline with direct flights from Kenya to the US according to the African country’s transport minister.
"Definitely Delta will be the airline to start, we are working with them and regulators more closely this time around to secure all the requirements," transport minister Michael Kamau said.
Delta put plans for Kenya flights on hold in 2009 after the US government refused to grant US carriers permission due to security concerns.
Delta had drawn up plans to fly from Atlanta to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi via Senegal.
The minister also said Kenya Airways also wants to fly direct to the US.
The carrier is increasing its fleet size and took delivery of its third 787-800 Dreamliner airplane this month with six more on order.
Outgoing Kenya Airways CEO Titus Naikuni had said it would hold off buying more Boeing aircraft until the US government grants the airline permission to operate direct flights.
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