AirAsia X will fly to Nairobi

[Mattg]

This is kinda cool:

AirAsia X Plans Nairobi Debut in mid-Nov 2024 — AeroRoutes

Published at 0945GMT 23JUN24 AirAsia X from November 2024 plans to launch service to Africa, as the airline filed operational schedule for Kuala Lumpur – Nairobi route. From 15NOV24, the airline plans to offer 4 weekly flights with Airbus A330-300 aircraft. D7101 KUL1900 – 2300NBO 333 x246 D71

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4x weekly KUL-NBO flights. Not exactly a stylish way to fly to Kenya, but I imagine this will be far cheaper than any of the other available options.

 

[dajop]

Interesting. Distance wise, very similar to SYD-HKT, so definitely in the mid range of the long haul LCC flights.

 

[N860CR]

Decent option for business (if their flat beds remain cheap). Not sure of the game plan though. Hardly a low cost tourist destination, and I can’t imagine there’s a lot of business or VFR to warrant a direct service.

 

[AIRwin]

Inaugural flight:

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[Mwenenzi]

Decent option for business (if their flat beds remain cheap). Not sure of the game plan though. Hardly a low cost tourist destination, and I can’t imagine there’s a lot of business or VFR to warrant a direct service.

East Africa is not only a high priced destination. Are 1000's of budget travellers. As I was ~40 years ago in that area. Spent a few $ more when last in East Africa.
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[kpc]

If I can get a reasonably priced flat bed, I would be very interested taking this 9 hour flight from Kul!

I have been to SA, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Eswatini and technically Angola and loved my trips to Africa....would love to visit more places including Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, maybe Mozambique etc