fly748.com Highlights Role of Domestic Aviation in Kenya’s Major Sporting Events

fly748.com says the events present an opportunity for the aviation sector to facilitate visitor movement, connect tourism destinations and support economic activity beyond the main sporting venues. George Oduor, Head of Scheduled Services at the airline, said efficient domestic air services would be essential to meeting the travel needs of athletes, spectators, officials, sponsors and business delegations expected to visit the country.

fly748.com Sees Sporting Events Driving New Tourism Opportunities for Kenya

Kenya’s upcoming international sporting events are expected to create fresh opportunities for tourism growth, with fly748.com highlighting the role of domestic aviation in connecting visitors to destinations across the country. The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2029 World Athletics Championships are expected to strengthen Kenya’s international profile while creating opportunities for airlines, hospitality providers, tour operators and other tourism-related businesses.

Major Sporting Events Set to Boost Kenya’s Tourism Prospects, Says fly748.com

Kenya’s preparations to host major international sporting events are creating fresh opportunities to grow sports tourism, with fly748.com highlighting the potential for increased domestic travel and stronger connections to the country’s leading tourist destinations. The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2029 World Athletics Championships are expected to draw international athletes, supporters, officials, sponsors and business delegations, creating demand for transport, accommodation and tourism experiences.

fly748.com sees AFCON 2027 and World Athletics championships 2029 driving growth in domestic air travel

fly748.com anticipates increased demand for domestic air travel as Kenya prepares to host major international sporting events, presenting new opportunities for the aviation and tourism sectors. The airline has identified the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2029 World Athletics Championships as significant opportunities to attract international visitors, strengthen air connectivity and stimulate tourism-related economic activity across the country.

Africa moves to make cross-border flights cheaper with free-route airspace

The African Union's Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative, launched on January 28, 2018, aims to create a unified air transport market. However, implementation across member states has been slow due to national protectionism for national flag carriers. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports that only 19% of intra-African routes currently have direct flights, forcing passengers to take longer and more expensive journeys through hubs outside the continent.

Africa is moving away from old colonial-era air routes

Soon, flying between African cities could become more direct, with travellers less likely to have to route through Europe or the Middle East. Only 19 percent of intra-African routes currently have direct flights, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), forcing many passengers to take longer and more expensive journeys through hubs outside the continent.

Fly748.com supports KEPRO as an exhibitor at the Fourth Annual Circular Packaging Conference

fly748.com is participating as an exhibitor at the Fourth KEPRO Annual Circular Packaging Conference (KACPC IV) at Hyatt Regency Nairobi, Westlands, supporting KEPRO’s efforts to bring stakeholders together to advance dialogue on sustainable packaging and the circular economy.

Fly748.com supports KEPRO as an exhibitor at the Fourth Annual Circular Packaging Conference

fly748.com is participating as an exhibitor at the Fourth KEPRO Annual Circular Packaging Conference (KACPC IV) at Hyatt Regency Nairobi, Westlands, supporting KEPRO’s efforts to bring stakeholders together to advance dialogue on sustainable packaging and the circular economy.

Fly 748 Joins KEPRO Conference to Support Sustainable Packaging and Waste Management

Fly 748 is participating in the Fourth KEPRO Annual Circular Packaging Conference in Nairobi, joining businesses, policymakers and environmental stakeholders for discussions on sustainable packaging, recycling and resource efficiency.

748 Air Services Backs Open Skies to Drive Down Airfares Across Africa

748 Air Services Managing Director Moses Mwangi said greater openness in Africa’s aviation market could encourage airlines to establish more routes, increase competition and give passengers more travel options.

748 Air Services Pushes Open Skies Agenda to Unlock Cheaper Flights Across Africa

African governments have been challenged to fully embrace open-skies policies and remove barriers restricting airlines from expanding across the continent, with 748 Air Services arguing that greater competition and easier market access could help bring down the cost of air travel.

Kenya Backs Open Skies to Cut Air Travel Costs Across Africa

Moses Mwangi told TUKO.co.ke that the conversations at the summit brought into sharp focus the structural obstacles that continue to limit the sector's growth. "Africa has enormous aviation potential, but unlocking it requires us to look differently at how our markets are connected. Greater openness can create room for more routes, stronger competition and ultimately greater choice for passengers," Mwangi said.

Open skies can unlock cheaper air travel and reshape Africa’s aviation

748 Air Services was privileged to attend the Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition 2026 in Nairobi, where discussions revolved around “Breaking the Mould” and the need for Africa’s aviation industry to challenge traditional approaches to connectivity, market access and the cost of air travel.

Fly748 Says Stronger Manufacturing Partnerships Could Boost Coast Business Travel

Stronger collaboration between manufacturers, investors and other businesses could unlock the Coast region’s industrial potential while driving increased demand for domestic air travel, Fly748 has said.

fly748 Reveals How Manufacturers Could Transform Mombasa Into a Year-Round Business Travel Hub

Speaking during the 3rd Edition of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Coast Golf Tournament at Nyali Golf Club on Saturday, fly748.com Head of Scheduled Services George Oduor said closer collaboration among manufacturers, investors, suppliers and tourism players could reshape the region’s economy.

Stronger patnerships within manufacturing and business community will unlock Coast business travel, fly748.com says

Stronger partnerships within Kenya’s manufacturing and business community could unlock the Coast Region’s industrial potential while creating new demand for reliable domestic air connectivity, fly748.com has said.

Stronger business partnerships could drive Coast’s manufacturing growth, air travel demand

George Oduor, Head of Scheduled Services at fly748.com, said closer links between businesses would be critical in connecting manufacturers and investors to markets, suppliers, talent and customers.

Why last-minute flight bookings are becoming more expensive for Kenyan travellers

Domestic air travel is becoming increasingly expensive for Kenyans who wait until the last minute to book, with airlines warning that school holidays, long weekends and peak tourism periods are driving up ticket prices on key routes.

Why last-minute flight bookings are hitting Kenyans’ pockets

Demand typically rises during school holidays, weekends, public holidays and peak tourism seasons, causing seats on popular domestic routes to fill quickly. Travellers who wait until the last minute may therefore face fewer options and higher fares.

Kenyan airline explains how to get cheaper flight tickets during expensive peak travel periods

Kenyan airline fly748.com has shared guidance on how domestic travellers can secure more affordable airfares during school holidays, long weekends, and other high-demand travel periods, when fares on popular routes tend to rise sharply.

fly748 reports surge in Nairobi–Coast flights demand during August holidays

fly748.com said it has recorded strong demand for its Nairobi–Mombasa and Nairobi–Ukunda/Diani services, with the airline linking the trend to increased interest in local holiday destinations.

Fly748.com Sees Strong Demand as Kenyans Take Advantage of Cheaper Coast Flights

Kenyan families are increasingly choosing to fly to the Coast during the August school holidays, with regional airline fly748.com reporting a surge in bookings on its Nairobi–Mombasa and Nairobi–Ukunda/Diani routes.

Affordable air fares boost school-holiday domestic travel

Affordable air fares drive surge in Coast travel during school holidays

Fly 748.com maiden return flight takes off

Fly748 resumes domestic flights, new routes to Nairobi, Mombasa and Ukunda

Fly 748 bets on rising domestic demand for expansion

Fly 748 set for domestic return from May

The comeback marks a turnaround for 748 Air Services, which suspended all domestic scheduled flights in March

748 Air to resume domestic flights after two-year hiatus

The airline said its Fly 748.com service will reconnect Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with key coastal destinations including Mombasa and Ukunda.

Fly 748 resumes scheduled domestic flights in May

748 Air Services Returns to Scheduled Flights in May, Reconnecting Nairobi, Mombasa and Ukunda

748 Air Services to resume scheduled passenger flight operations

Local airline 748 Air Services has announced it will resume scheduled passenger flight operations in Kenya this May, marking its return to the domestic aviation market after a period of operational restructuring.

748 Air Services to resume scheduled flights in Kenya

Renowned airline, 748 Air Services is set to resume scheduled flight operations in Kenya this May, signaling a strong return to the domestic aviation market and a renewed commitment to enhancing connectivity across the country.

748 Air Services Makes Comeback With Cheap Fares and New Routes

748 Air Services has announced a major comeback to Kenya’s domestic aviation market, with plans to resume scheduled passenger flights this May under its service brand Fly 748.com.

Fly 748.com Relaunches Domestic Flights Across Kenya from Ksh 6000

Kenyan airline 748 Air Services is preparing to return to the domestic passenger market after announcing that its scheduled flight brand Fly 748.com will resume operations in May.

748 Air Services Returns to Scheduled Flights in May, Reconnecting Nairobi, Mombasa and Ukunda

Renowned Kenyan airline 748 Air Services is set to resume scheduled flight operations this May, marking its return to the domestic aviation market under its scheduled service brand Fly 748.com and signaling renewed momentum in Kenya’s regional air transport sector.