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748 Air Services Makes Comeback With Cheap Fares and New Routes

by Daily Trends April 2, 2026

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.

The relaunch signals a renewed push by the airline to strengthen connectivity across the country, following a period of operational restructuring aimed at enhancing efficiency, safety, and customer experience.

According to the airline, the return will see flights operating from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to key coastal destinations including Mombasa and Ukunda (Diani), with one-way fares starting from KES 6,500.

The airline says the move is part of a broader strategy to support tourism, trade, and regional mobility, particularly in areas that heavily depend on air transport.

“Our re-launch marks a new chapter for Fly 748.com and for domestic aviation in Kenya. We are committed to providing dependable air services that connect communities, support businesses, and contribute to the growth of tourism and regional economies,” said Head of Fly 748.com, George Oduor.

Focus on Reliability and Expansion

The airline will operate a fleet of Dash 8-Q400 planes, known for their efficiency and reliability on short-haul routes.

Initial operations will focus on high-demand destinations, with plans to gradually expand to additional routes depending on market demand.

Industry observers say the airline’s return could inject fresh competition into Kenya’s domestic aviation sector, potentially driving down fares and improving service delivery for travelers.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

The airline emphasized that safety remains its top priority, noting that it has worked closely with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) to ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements ahead of the relaunch.

Additionally, the carrier holds the prestigious Basic Aviation Risk Standard BARS Gold Status certification, awarded by the Flight Safety Foundation, which recognizes high standards in aviation safety management.

“The safety management system we have in place is robust and predictive, not reactive. Achieving BARS Gold Status, an accreditation by the Flight Safety Foundation, demonstrates our unwavering focus on safety, quality, and reliability,” said Fly 748.com Chairman, Ahmed Jibril.

Push for Sustainable Aviation

Beyond operations, the airline is also advancing its environmental sustainability agenda through an Environmental Management System introduced in 2022.

The initiative focuses on reducing carbon emissions, preventing pollution, and adopting responsible aviation practices that go beyond regulatory requirements.

“We conduct thorough assessments of our carbon emissions and are implementing targeted strategies to reduce our environmental impact, contributing to global climate action efforts,” said Oduor.

Booking and Market Impact

Passengers will be able to book flights through the airline’s official website, authorized travel agents, and ticketing offices across the country.

The relaunch of Fly 748.com is expected to significantly improve access to key regional destinations while offering more affordable travel options for both business and leisure passengers.

With over three decades of operational experience, 748 Air Services has built a reputation for reliability in serving humanitarian, government, and natural resource sectors. Its return to scheduled passenger services marks a strategic shift to bring that expertise to everyday travelers.

April 2, 2026 0 comment

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Fly 748 Flight Bookings Soar Amid KQ Pilots’ Strike

by Daily Trends November 6, 2022

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Fly 748 has seen an increase in flight bookings.

This is after Kenya Airways asked its passengers to opt for available airlines following aviation workers and pilots strike that kicked off Saturday.

KQ Pilots are protesting against failure to implement a pay rise.

Dozens of flights were disrupted at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi after Kenya Airways (KQ) pilots went on strike to protest the withdrawal of their provident fund by their employer.

The Kenya Airline Pilots Association (Kalpa), which draws a bulk of its membership from KQ, called for industrial action to protest non-payment of monthly pension contributions for staff, failure to implement pay agreements (CBA), and alleged victimisation of its members.

Fly 748 Managing Director Moses Mwangi in a statement sent to newsroom said the airline begun experiencing a surge in bookings from Saturday as he affirmed the airline has the ability to take up extra capacity.

“Over the last 24 hours we have experience rise in bookings including dignitaries. We will continue to monitor the situation and open more flights as the need arises,” said Mwangi.

“While the situation is to our advantage and other domestic operators, we hope that the current impasse at the national carrier will be resolved soonest, meanwhile we want to assure passengers that we have the capacity to ease current disruptions” he said.

Since June 2020, Fly 748 has been on an aggressive domestic routes expansion from flying to the Mara only, to now flying to flying daily to Malindi, Ukunda, Mombasa and twice weekly to Kisumu to support growth of business and leisure tourism.

November 6, 2022 0 comment

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Smooth Transition of Power to Boost Airline Sector’s Post-Pandemic Recovery, Fly 748 Says

by Daily Trends September 12, 2022

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Just a day to the swearing in of President-elect William Samoei Ruto, renown airline Fly 748 services has noted that the just concluded peaceful elections and the anticipated smooth transition of power in government will boost confidence in airline sectors post-pandemic recovery.

In a press statement sent to newsrooms this morning, the airline’s Managing Director Moses Mwangi said these two factors will help travelers resume business and leisure activities faster to sustain an already strong momentum towards the sectors return to full recovery recorded in 2019.

“A relative calmness during the political campaign periods, peaceful voting process and a general positive sentiment from travelers and foreign investors in this years elections gives us confidence that economic activities will resume faster, giving a further boost to airline recovery prospects, said Moses Mwangi.

Latest, International Air Transport Association (IATA) data shows African airlines are recording strong demand for passenger traffic since lockdowns and border restrictions begun easing late last year.

By June 2022, both domestic and international traffic remained strong with figures showing significant growth compared to those of 2021.

Africas International traffic rose with an increase of 103.6 percent over the year to June 2022, the recovery was around 35 percent below their 2019 levels. Similarly, total June 2022 domestic traffic across the globe was at 81.4 percent of the June 2019 level.

Fly 748 Chairman Ahmed Jibril noted that without disruptions in government transition, they expect the positive momentum to continue and hopefully airlines return to profitability as the country heads to high tourism season and as businesses begins rolling out long term activities.

September 12, 2022 1 comment

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Fly 748 Projects Positive Prospects For Airline Industry Despite Tough Economic Times

by Daily Trends June 30, 2022

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The rising demand for air travel since the Kenyan government eased COVID-19 restrictions has continued to boost the airline industry.

According to Fly 748 services, the demand is helping the sector manage higher operating costs as the world continues to face tough economic times.

The higher operating costs have been caused by increased fuel prices, inflation, higher tax on spare parts and fluctuating foreign exchange rates.

The tough economic times being witnessed across the globe has been fuelled by Ukraine war, COVID-19 and politics.

According to Fly 748 Managing Director Moses Mwangi, more and more people are taking advantage of airfare discounts and bundled travel accommodation packages to fulfill a long held desire especially for first time travelers.

Mwangi in a press statement sent to newsrooms noted that more people are taking to the sky compared to two years ago when Kenya was at the height of the pandemic.

“The sector is returning to pre-pandemic levels and operators are cutting losses on their way to full recovery,”said Mwangi.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts net losses in Africa’s Aviation sector to be 0.7 billion dollars in 2022 on rising passenger numbers- Demand (RPKs) is expected to reach 72 percent of pre-crisis (2019) levels, and capacity to reach 75.2 percent.

Fly 748 was recently nominated as one of the best domestic airline of the year by the Africa Mashariki Transport Awards (AMT) following its sustained efficiency in operations, a track record of safety, reliability and an overall strategy of demystifying flying in Kenya through competitively priced air fares.

Fly 748 Chairman Ahmed Jibril said he was impressed by the growing number of first time travelers and those who are building a strong loyalty to the airline.

“It is an affirmation of our efforts to revolutionizing air travel in the country,” he said.

June 30, 2022 0 comment

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Fly 748 to Showcase Affordable Flights, Accommodation Packages During 2022 Tourism Fair

by Mustafa Juma April 1, 2022

written by Mustafa Juma

748 Air Services (K) Ltd is set to showcase its new routes, air ticket deals and other tourism packages during during the five-day bi-annual Holiday 2022 Tourism Fair taking place at the Sarit Expo Centre this week.

This comes as momentum grows in air travel recovery.

During the five-day event, the airline will also be looking to connect face to face with current and prospective customers.

According to Fly 748 Managing Director Moses Mwangi, the airline will leverage on the opportunity to showcase its current affordable flight rates and accommodation packages and market its destinations across the country.

In a press statement issued on Friday April 1, 2022, Mwangi said the mouthwatering packages will give their customers unforgettable experiences without breaking the bank.

“The outlook for travel is positive both for domestic and International travel. In line with our vision of having all Kenyans fly, we will be showcasing our competitive ticket pricing and accommodation packages that will give our customers unforgettable experiences without breaking the bank,” said Mwangi.

The event kicked off on 30^th March and is expected to run until 3^rd April 2022.

It will offer the airline an opportunity to share industry insights with travelers to boost their confidence.

“We are slowly leaving the Covid-19 turbulence behind us as the pandemic become endemic, giving more people confidence to fly as economies also open up to boost disposable income,” said Fly 748 Chairman, Ahmed Jibril.

April 1, 2022 0 comment