Hoteliers have welcomed the announcement by Indian budget airline IndiGo for an entry into Kenya.
IndiGo is set to start direct flights to Nairobi from Mumbai from August 5 in what the tourism industry players say will boost business.
The new route, which is the carrier’s 27th international destination, is a big plus to for business and leisure travelers.
“This new route for IndiGo Airlines comes as a welcome change after consistent lobbying for the Open Skies Policy for Kenya. Whilst we still push for all international airlines to be allowed to fly into Nairobi and Mombasa, this is certainly a step in the right direction where both IndiGo Airlines and Magical Kenya can benefit from the synergies and the networks that each possesses,” said Bobby Kamani, Managing Director for Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa.
This partnership will allow customers of the airline access to a new destination in an entirely new region within a single itinerary besides providing customers with increased travel options as well as seamless baggage check-in to their final destination.
“The constant lobbying for the Open Skies by key tourism stakeholders is at least gaining some traction. New airlines flying into Kenya are key in aviation as they take advantage of scale and efficiencies to provide customers with more seamless and more cost-friendly travel options,” Bobby said.
From the Kenyan capital city, safaris can visit the Maasai Mara as well multiple other national parks and wildlife reserves, opening numerous options for tourists.
