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JKIA Fire – SAA Status Update

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JKIA Fire – SAA Status Update

We have been given an update from KAA. Please be advised that all flights for today have been grounded due to the indefinite closure of the JKIA airport.

All passengers who were to travel today on flight number SA 185 should NOT proceed to the airport as it is out of bound. We will advise you in the course of the day on the available flight which we will put them on once we are briefed by KAA when the reopening of the JKIA operations will resume.

Till then do have a lovely day and let’s hope and pray for the best. Read More

Qatar Airways Important Notice – JKIA Fire Update

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Regarding the fire incident at JKIA, we would like to advise the following:

  • QR534/06Aug DOH-NBO was diverted to JRO. The passengers are currently being assisted through customs, immigration and transport to Nairobi.
  • QR532/07Aug DOH-NBO has been delayed in DOH until further information becomes available
  • QR535/07Aug NBO-DOH and QR533/07Aug are currently suspended pending the outcome of the fire damage

PRESS STATEMENT – Temporary Suspension of Kenya Airways’ Flights

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PRESS STATEMENT

Temporary Suspension of Kenya Airways’ Flights

Regarding the fire at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) we would like to inform all our customers and stakeholders that all our incoming and outgoing passengers are safe

There will be certain disruptions on our operations and as soon as we get clarity  on the extent of the damage we will advise everyone on what we intend to do.

Flights coming into JKIA have been diverted to Mombasa. Transiting passengers have been taken to hotels. Other flights from Nairobi have been temporarily suspended. Further updates on the situation will be provided in an hour. Please bear with us as we understand the situation more clearly. Read More

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Closed Down After A Huge Fire Broke Out

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The fire at the JKIA broke out shortly before 5 am at the arrivals terminal. The fire has since been contained.
Arrival and take off of planes have been affected after the fire broke out shortly before 5 am at the arrivals terminal. The fire has since been contained.

There is no departure while flights that were to land at JKIA are being diverted to Moi International Airport, Mombasa and Kisumu International Airport.

The cause of the fire was not immediately established but major services were affected and staff were evacuated. Read More

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