Popular aviation company, 748 Air Services is planning to launch a new route to Kisumu, starting May 20th 2021.
Moses Mwangi who is the managing director, stated that introduction of Nairobi-Kisumu route is part of 748 Air Services network expansion plans to allow it play a pivotal role in supporting growth of domestic tourism market and boosting the economy already hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This week we are launching our second domestic route within a year since we ventured into the Mara. Kisumu is a very important in our expansion plans and 748 Air will provide customers with great value option when we officially open the route,” said 748 Air Service Managing Director, Moses Mwangi.
According to 748 Air Services Chairman, Mr. Ahmed Jibril said the new route will play a crucial role in facilitating more business and tourism opportunities as well strengthen the lake region as the top business hub.
Passengers will pay approximately Ksh.10,700 for a return ticket on the Nairobi-Kisumu route.
It is important to note that the airline will be plying daily flights on the new route from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Kisumu International Airport.
Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Heritage and Culture, Amb. Dr. Amina Mohamed and Kisumu County Governor, Prof. Anyang’Nyongó will grace launch of the noe route.
About 748 Air Services
748 Air Services (K) Ltd is an Air Charter Company that holds an Air Operator Certificate and an imbedded Aircraft Maintenance Organization; both authorized by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
Since its inception, the company has grown immensely into one of the most reliable air charter companies in the region, catering to the humanitarian sector, natural resource sector and government institutions.
The company prides itself with expedient delivery of cargo to remote destinations, or comfortable and safe transportation of passenger.