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Date: Sun Dec 05 2010 - 20:27:40 EST
"Speaking during the inaugural flight from Kisumu to Mwanza, Mr Alluvale indicated that they would also be seeking rights to fly to Asmara in Eritrea."
DAILY NATION
Kenya: Jetlink Gets Licence to Fly Globally
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5 December 2010
Nairobi - A local airline has been given the go-ahead to start international flights.
Jetlink Express received a three-year licence from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to operate scheduled flights for both passengers and freight.
Consequently, the company is mapping out new routes in the region in a strategy that will put it in competition with national carrier Kenya Airways.
Apart from the four routes, including Mwanza and Hargeisa, that it has already launched, the airline is engaging governments in talks to get landing rights.
"We are driven by a vision to become one of Africa's best regional Airlines by delivering customer satisfaction to our growing client base," Jetlink managing director Captain Elly Aluvale said.
The airline targets business travellers -- a growing cadre of passengers. Kenya Airways has made a mark in Africa's airspace with over 40 destinations.
Last week, the listed airline launched its newest destination to Nampula in Mozambique.
Speaking during the inaugural flight from Kisumu to Mwanza, Mr Alluvale indicated that they would also be seeking rights to fly to Asmara in Eritrea.
According to industry players, the Horn of Africa routes have become lucrative due to a surge in operations by a number of international donor organisations.
Jetlink has also been on a mission to court major players in the international aviation circles. It has signed interline agreements with Emirates, SN Brussels and Qatar Airways.
This will leverage its operation and enhance its capacity to carry out transfers in line with the International Air Transport Association regulations.
http://allafrica.com/stories/201012060002.html
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