Safarilink CEO on why Kenya-Tanzania flights are struggling

Author: businessdailyafrica.comPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: Kenya
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Safarilink CEO on why Kenya-Tanzania flights are struggling

Flights between Kenya and Tanzania are seeing falling demand, particularly among local travellers. Higher fuel prices and taxes on airfares introduced by the Tanzanian government have increased costs. Safarilink Aviation continues operating flights to Tanzania from Nairobi and Mombasa after Jambojet withdrew. CEO Alex Avedi explains how the airline has managed to keep the routes running.

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