The article discusses the challenges facing Kenya in enhancing its air travel infrastructure to attract five million tourists annually.

• High cost of flying is a major barrier to tourism, exacerbated by global economic pressures on airlines.
• Dr. Joseph Kithitu, Managing Director of Hemingways Travel and Chairman of Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA), advocates for reforms.
• Mombasa, a key tourist destination, is lacking direct international flights, emphasizing the need for improved connectivity in the region.