JKIA Flights Temporarily Diverted to Tanzania as Fog Causes Low Visibility Conditions

Edwin Hinda 22 hours ago

Kenya Airways has confirmed that two of its flights were temporarily diverted on Sunday morning after fog reduced visibility on the approach to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) runway.

The airline said KQ flights 739 from Lilongwe and 709 from Harare were redirected to Kilimanjaro International Airport as a safety precaution.

“We confirm that earlier this morning, two of our flights were diverted due to fog affecting visibility on approach to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) runway. KQ flights 739 from Lilongwe and 709 from Harare were temporarily diverted to Kilimanjaro International Airport as a safety precaution,” Kenya Airways said.

Following an improvement in weather conditions and visibility in Nairobi, both flights later returned safely and landed at JKIA.

Minor Delays

The diversions caused minor delays affecting regional routes, with the airline noting that it is working to minimise disruptions and assist affected passengers through regular updates and alternative travel arrangements where necessary.

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“Following improvement in weather conditions and visibility in Nairobi, both flights safely returned and landed at JKIA. The diversions have resulted in a few delays, only affecting our regional routes. We are actively working to minimise disruption to our schedule and support affected guests through regular communication updates and alternative travel arrangements where applicable,” reads part of the statement.

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Kenya Airways Apology

Kenya Airways apologised for the inconvenience caused and thanked passengers for their patience, reaffirming that the safety of its customers and crew remains its top priority.

“We sincerely apologise to our guests for the inconvenience caused and appreciate their patience and understanding as we work to restore normal operations. The safety of our guests and crew remains our top priority,” Kenya Airways added.

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