KQ announces repatriation flights to and from Dubai amid Middle East tensions
Kenya Airways announces repatriation flights from Nairobi to Dubai on Wednesday, and from Dubai to Nairobi tomorrow, days after cancellation over tensions in Middle East...
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Kenya Airways (KQ) is operating special repatriation flights between Nairobi and Dubai this week following escalating Middle East tensions.
- The flights are for citizens or residents of the UAE returning to the country or departing it, not regular scheduled services.
- Key organizations involved: Kenya Airways, United States, and Israel.
- The move follows earlier suspension of flights due to airspace closures amid retaliatory attacks and counter-attacks involving Iran and nations hosting US bases.
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KQ Announces Repatriation Flights Between Nairobi and Dubai - March 2026
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced repatriation flights between Nairobi and Dubai this week, following limited approval from Dubai Airport Management. The airline is operating special repatriation flights between Nairobi and Dubai following escalating Middle East tensions, offering a limited opportunity for stranded passengers to travel after securing slots amid regional military tensions. These flights come amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East region, with KQ facilitating the repatriation of Kenyans and other nationals stranded in Dubai.
