Editor's Review

“The diversions were a safety measure to ensure the well-being of our crew and customers, which is our number one priority.”

National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has been forced to divert its planes that were scheduled to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the Moi International Airport in Mombasa and Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania.

In a statement on Thursday, April 17, KQ said it diverted the planes due to poor visibility caused by fog at JKIA.

The airline also noted that the diversions were a safety measure to ensure the well-being of its customers and crew.

“We wish to inform our customers that due to poor visibility caused by fog this morning, some of our flights scheduled to land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were diverted to Mombasa and Kilimanjaro.

“The diversions were a safety measure to ensure the well-being of our crew and customers, which is our number one priority,” read the statement in part.

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File image of Kenya Airways planes at JKIA. 

KQ also warned that there will be delays in flight departures and arrivals due to the diversions.

“As a result, we expect some delays today for certain flight departures and arrivals. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to our affected guests,” KQ stated.

Further, KQ urged customers affected by the diversions to contact customer care for assistance.

“Affected Customers can get in touch via +254711024747; WhatsApp +254705474747 or X @KQSupport for further assistance,” KQ added.