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Fly 748 Eyes More Flight Bookings in 2022 Last Quarter

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Renown airline Fly 748 has projected an increase in flight bookings in the last quarter of 2022.

In a press statement sent to news rooms Friday, the airlines Managing Director Moses Mwangi said people are also looking to travel even more post-Covid 19 pandemic as aggressive marketing campaigns by tourism and travel industry stakeholders following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions are helping drive up numbers.

“The travel and tourism industries are giving travelers more reasons to fly and visit destinations not only like how they used to travel before COVID-19. It is now beyond this and we are glad that people are also looking to travel even more post-pandemic,” said Mwangi.

Africa’s international arrival numbers  have reached 60 percent of 2019 levels, the same level as global figures on strong pent-up demand and easing or lifting of travel restrictions.

This is according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

Mwangi who was speaking on the sidelines of this year’s Getaway 2022 Tourism Fair  being held at the  Sarit  expo Center and running from the 28th – 30th October showcased Fly 748’s exciting travel packages.

“We are here to showcase exciting travel packages for our existing and new customers, this is plartfom that helps our wider initiative of demistifying air travel in the country,” he said.

This annual fair gives Sarit Centre shoppers the perfect opportunity to interact and book holiday packages with Kenya’s leading hotels, resorts, lodges, tented camps, airlines, & tour and travel operators for the Christmas season and beyond in a comfortable and secure environment.

Over the last two years the airline has been on an aggressive domestic routes expansion from flying to the Mara only.

Now the operator flys daily to Malindi, Ukunda, Mombasa and Kisumu to support growth of business and leisure tourism.

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

by Daily Trends
written by Daily Trends

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.

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

by Daily Trends
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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.

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Triathlon Challenge: Fly 748 MD Takes On Experienced Athletes in a 7Km Race

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Moses Mwangi, the Managing Director of renown airline Fly 748 services has taken part in the inaugural triathlon challenge.

The provisional challenge organized by Team Tri Fit (TTF)which is taking place in Chale Island, Kwale County seeks to grow and mainstream this sporting event in the country.

Mwangi took on experienced athletes in a seven kilometers off-road trail after being handed the baton by Stephen Mutuku from fly 748’s finance department who had cycled on 30 kilometer off-road track.

Fly 748’s Revenue Manager, Angel Kamae also participated in open water swimming -a distance of 1 kilometer.

Mwangi congratulated all the participants, noting that the event was more than just sporting, but about mental resilience, motivation and self-discipline.

The event has seen amateur and professional triathletes aged between 17 years to 65 years and three persons of all fitness levels- with a desire to nurture the triathlon compete.

Mwangi promised that moving forward, Fly 748 was going to support the growth of triathlon in the best way possible.

Team Tri Fit (TTF) had in February this year signed a deal with Fly 748 that will see her members fly across the country at subsidized prices from the airline.

This is in line with the airline’s strategy of revolutionizing air travel in the country to enable more Kenyans take it to the sky through competitive pricing.

TTF which boasts of 65 members seeks to develop triathlon and duathlon and increase their uptake amongst Kenyans to 700 participants by 2025, in its five-year plan.

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Fly 748 Signs Deal With Team Tri Fit To Foster Triathlon in Kenya

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Fly 748, the Kenya’s leading airline Wednesday February 16, 2022 entered deal with Team Tri Fit (TTF), a dynamic endurance sporting group that brings together amateur and professional athletes who have a desire to compete and nurture the triathlon, with an aim of growing the sport in the country.

Through a press statement sent to newsrooms, the airline announced that the partnership agreement will offer subsidized air-tickets to TTF members and participants who will take part in upcoming triathlon events.

This starts with the TTF Chale Island Triathlon Challenge scheduled to take place in Diani, Kwale County later in May.

“We are delighted to partner with Team Tri Fit for their Chale Island Triathlon Challenge slated for the 29th May 2022 in Diani, Kwale County as we continue to make a significant contribution to development of sports in the country,” said Fly 748 Schedule Services Manager, Alijan Merdin.

TTF, the 65-membership sporting group seeks to develop triathlon and duathlon and increase uptake of its activities amongst Kenyans to 700 participants by 2025.

The group also seeks to “Increase investment in triathlon sports in Kenya through public and private partnerships by 50 percent by 2025.As a result, I call upon   stakeholders to support our efforts in promoting and growing triathlon in Kenya,” said Michael Orwa, Team Manager,TTF.

This partnership is in line with the airlines strategy of revolutionizing air travel in the country to enable more Kenyans take it to the sky through competitive pricing.

The partnership comes barely a month after the airline sponsored the Kenya Police Football Club to the tune of KSh 6 Million.

The partnership was sealed at TTF Offices located at the Court Yard in Lavington.

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Fly 748 Announces Changes In Flight Schedules, Increases Frequency To Mombasa

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

With just a few days remaining to this year’s festive season, renowned airline 748 Air Services has increased its flight frequency to coastal towns of Mombasa and Ukunda.

In the changes announced on Wednesday November 17, 2021, the airline said this is part of its plans to strengthen its presence in key domestic routes as the peak season approaches.

Fly 748 will adjust departure and arrival times to Mombasa and Ukunda as from December 1, 2021.

According to the airline’s Managing Director Moses Mwangi, the number of people traveling for leisure to the Kenyan Coast has increased as a result of lifting of the curfew and more people getting vaccinated.

The carrier has introduced a third midday frequency to Mombasa, making it three daily flights to the destination.

Consequently, departure and arrival times for flights in this route have changed. The first flight from JKIA will now depart from 9.00 AM and arrive at Moi International Airport by 10.00 Am.

The midday flight will depart from JKIA at 1.00p.m and return from Moi International Airport at 3.00 p.m. The evening flight to Mombasa will leave at 5.00 p.m and depart from Moi International Airport at 7.00 p.m.

For Ukunda route, a morning frequency has been introduced for travellers with the flight departing from JKIA at 8.30 am.

748 Air Services Chairman Ahmed Jibril said that for the airline to meet demand during peak tourism season and ensure their customers continue to seamlessly get the best service with no delays, they have added 2 Dash 8-Q400s to our fleet.

The newly acquired 2 Bombardier Dash 8 – Q400 aircraft will cater to the anticipated surge in customer numbers on these routes over the coming festive season.

Daily flights to Kisumu have been reduced to one afternoon frequency.

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Renown Airline Fly 748 Launches Cheap Nairobi-Malindi Daily Flights

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Fly 748 Air Services (K) Ltd, a reliable aviation company that provides both air charter services and scheduled services has launched cheap daily flights from Nairobi to Malindi.

The flights will be taking off from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the Kenya’s Coastal town.

The route will now see passengers enjoy a very competitive return ticket cost starting from as low as KEs 10,700.

Fly 748’s fast and versatile Dash 8-Q400 fleet with a capacity of 78 passengers will be flying the route.

The new Nairobi-Malindi route comes just a month after the airline opened its Mombasa offices.

The opening of the Mombasa offices aimed at supporting recovery of hospitality sector that bore the biggest brunt of COVID-19 pandemic.

According to 748 Air Services Chairman Ahmed Jibril, the new route will help more domestic travellers experience the best of Malindi at very competitive rates.

Speaking during the launch of the Nairobi-Malindi route on Friday October 1, 2021, Mr. Jibril said 748 Air will also be contributing significantly to full recovery of hotel establishments in the Coastal areas by boosting their foot traffic.

The new routes first flight departed JKIA in Nairobi at 12:00p.m. on Friday for Malindi and left the coastal city for the capital at 02:00 p.m.

To allow you plan well ahead and have much more time to enjoy the splendour of Malindi, 748 Air Services Managing Director Moses Mwangi said the airline will work to ensure zero flight cancellations and delays.

Malindi now brings the airline’s domestic routes to five, having already operations to Mombasa, Kisumu, Ukunda and Maasai Mara.

The airline started its aggressive expansion of its domestic scheduled flights in May, with two daily flights between Nairobi and Kisumu and later on started operations in Mombasa and Diani.

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Kwale-Based Girl’s Rescue Center Receives Sanitary Pads Donation From Mama Ibado Charity

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Alwalidayn Girls Rescue Center, a child-care center based in Kwale County has today received donations of sanitary towels and undergarments from Mama Ibado Charity.

Mama Ibado Charity (MIC), an independent, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) formed from humble beginnings in 2011 restore dignity and hope to the country’s seniors is doing the donations in a bid to reach out to more needy girls and redeem their dignity.

MIC Vice President Mariam Ahmed said their collaboration with Alwalydayn will ensure that girls will receive an annual supply of sanitary towels.

“MIC is proud to be involved with this cause of ending period poverty in Kenya. Our collaboration with Alwalydayn will ensure that girls will receive an annual supply of sanitary towels.” said Mariam Ahmed.

Alwalydayn houses 150 infant to teen girls who are orphaned, abused, trafficked and forced into early marriages.

According to Alwalydayn Center CEO Ms.Fatma Bakthir, 45 girls at the rescue center are currently menstruating with each requiring a minimum of two and maximum of five packets of pads a month.

She further noted that the number is expected to rise, piling expense pressure.

“Aside from the basic needs that are adequately provided for and all the children’s rights are met, the provision of sanitary towels is an expensive affair. Thus, the collaboration with Mama Ibado Charity will relieve the load and worry of catering for the sanitary towels and whatever provision of the budget that was set aside for it could be used to cater for other expenses such as academic materials, clothing among other basic items,” said Ms.Fatma Bakthir.  

Alwalidayn offers girls all basic needs and equips them with academic and economic knowledge to help them navigate through life once they exit the center.

In support of the donation, 748 Air Services has donated plane tickets to Mama Ibado Charity.

This is not the first time the renown airline is supporting such a course. Recently, Fly 748 flew MIC team to participate in the distribution of sanitary towels to more than 300 girls in Kakamega County.

748 Air services and staff have also donated over Sh 500,000 ($5000) in funding on a monthly basis to provide balanced meals for seniors in Isiolo and Kakamega Counties.

Mr. Ahmed Jibril, the MIC Founder and Chairman 748 Air Services said the airline is playing a role towards achieving UN SDG  goal number 2 of zero hunger and goal number 4 -Quality education.

This, Ahmed Jibril said, is being achieved by leveling the playing field such that the girl child can stay in school and also receive quality education.

“I would also like to inform our esteemed clients that by flying “Fly 748” you are indirectly contributing towards achieving the above SDG goals.” said Mr. Ahmed Jibril.

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