Kenya Airways says Iran war has led to demand hike for its flights
Kenya Airways (KQ) said on Monday demand for seats on its flights had jumped due to the effects of war in the Middle East, with most of the gains coming from Europe, the US and Asia. The US-Israeli war on Iran has upset the global aviation industry, prompting some airlines to ..
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Kenya Airways (KQ) has reported a significant surge in flight demand, attributing the increase to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, particularly the US-Israeli war on Iran.
- Flight load factors have risen from approximately 70 percent in January to nearly 100 percent.
- The airline, led by acting CEO George Kamal, is experiencing the most gains on routes from Europe, the US, and Asia.
- Kenya Airways currently has about 56 days of jet fuel supply and is seeking additional fuel from India.
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Kenya Airways says Iran war has led to demand hike for its flights - March 2026
Kenya Airways has reported a significant surge in flight demand, attributing the increase to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, particularly the US-Israeli war on Iran. This comes as Asian stock markets experienced a significant downturn as tensions between the United States and Iran threatened to escalate, with the conflict entering its fourth week. Global oil prices simultaneously plummeted and stock markets rallied after US President Donald Trump announced progress in talks aimed at halting the conflict in the Middle East. At the same time, COMESA warned businesses across its member states against exploiting the Middle East crisis for price gouging and engaging in anti-competitive practices.
