28,000 Passengers Fly Kenya Airways' Nairobi-New York Direct Flights

Kenya Airways moved about 28,000 passengers on the new Nairobi-New York route in a period of two months, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge says.

Njoroge says Kenya Airways flew the passengers in the period between October 28th (when the new route was launched) and December 31st, 2018.

Njoroge further disclosed that KQ is targeting to move 99,000 passengers before the end of this year.

He says the nonstop flights have led to growth in the number of tourists and more investors are showing interest in setting shop in Kenya.

In December 2018, Kenya Airways announced it would reduce the number of flights on the route to five per week from January 2019, citing low demand during the winter season.

Last week, the airline announced a 30 percent discount on tickets for passengers flying Economy Class as it celebrates its 42nd birthday.

KQ said the promotion would apply to travelers who book and pay for tickets before February 5th, 2019, and travel by December 10th, 2019.

"The fare offer is valid on selected destination across its network," the airline said in a statement.

Under the offer, customers can also purchase a Business Class ticket and get the second one free.