#Jambojet – Bag a Baggage Deal
#JAMBOJET REDUCES PREPAID BAGGAGE FEES Starting TODAY 02nd of October 2017, is Jambojet adjusting their rates for prepaid checked baggage. The airline has reduced their checked-in baggage rates and notably made it cheaper for passengers. The New Baggage Rates will be as follows: Notes provided by the airline: • Prepaid baggage is baggage that […]
Jambojet adds extra flights on Eldoret route as Lamu services remain suspended
JAMBOJET UPS ELDORET FLIGHTS TO 18 PER WEEK (Posted 27th July 2017) Jambojet, Kenya Airways’ fully owned low cost airline subsidiary, had announced their intent to add more flights on the Nairobi to Eldoret route. The spare capacity is a result of the carrier suspending their services to Lamu over what they call runway conditions, […]
What happened to the Lamu flights by Jambojet
JAMBO JET’S WEBSITE SHOWS ‘NO FLIGHTS‘ TO AND FROM LAMU (Posted 10th July 2017) Travelers trying to use Jambojet’s website to book flights to Lamu have been bewildered that no available flights are showing or can be booked, leaving plenty of open questions. The airline has up to this moment not issued any statement that […]
Jambojet acquires new Bombardier Q400NextGen’s
BOMBARDIER EXPANDS AFRICA FOOTPRINT WITH ADDITIONAL Q400’S FOR JAMBOJET (Posted 29th April 2017) (Jambojet’s new Bombardier Q400NextGen in new livery) Jambojet will take delivery of another brand new Bombardier Q400NextGen in May and a second one later in the year as Kenya’s main LCC seeks to expand operations to new destinations. Both aircraft, Bombardier confirmed […]
Jambojet gives foreign routes another try
KENYA AIRWAYS LOW COST SUBSIDIARY JAMBOJET APPLIES FOR A DOZEN FOREIGN ROUTES (Posted 28th February 2017) After being snubbed by the licensing committee of the Kenyan Civil Aviation authorities the the last round, when Jambojet’s applications to become a designated airline on foreign routes, is the Kenya Airways’ low cost subsidiary giving it another try. […]
An open letter from Jambojet CEO Mr. Willem Hondius
Jambojet sets the record straight (Posted 21st February 2017) In our part of the world it is still very rare that a CEO takes to the public platforms to offer an unreserved apology for poor services, but Willem Hondius, CEO of Jambojet, did exactly that, showing a remarkable courage by taking the bull by the […]
Jambojet adds new Bombardier Q400NG to fleet
TURBOPROP REPLACEMENT TO HELP STABILIZE OPERATIONS FOR JAMBOJET (Posted 17th January 2017) Jambojet has earlier today announced that they acquired a new Bombardier Q400NG from Abu Dhabi Aviation, due to replace a similar aircraft which has been flying for the airline for some time. Over the festive season did Jambojet have serious operational problems when […]
Jambojet delays and flight cancellations strand thousands
LOW COST AIRLINE BLASTED FOR LOW PERFORMANCE (Posted 30th December 2016) ‘They should be sued for the damage they caused to our travel plans‘ ranted a regular contributor of information from Kenya, who had been booked to travel to Lamu on Jambojet but was offloaded at Malindi’s Airport and left to fend for himself and […]
Jambojet ups flights across the network
MORE FLIGHTS AS JAMBOJET UPS THE GAME (Posted 25th October 2016) More flights between Nairobi and Mombasa, from the present 22 up to 31 under the new schedule released yesterday but also to other Jambojet destinations, have served notice of intent to competitors that the Kenya Airways LCC subsidiary is ready to take the battle […]
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Kenya Airways signs extensive code share deal with subsidiary Jambojet
NEW DEAL OPENS LAMU, MALINDI, UKUNDA AND ELDORET FOR INTERNATIONAL KENYA AIRWAYS PASSENGERS (Posted 02nd August 2016) Kenya Airways and Jambojet, its low cost subsidiary, yesterday signed a major codeshare deal, over and above the recently announced agreement under which Jambojet is operating flights from Nairobi to Malindi since yesterday. The expanded deal now also […]
Kenya Airways and Jambojet sign codeshare agreement for Malindi flights
KENYA AIRWAYS TO CEDE MALINDI FLIGHTS TO LCC SUBSIDIARY JAMBOJET (Posted 31st July 2016) As previously mentioned here will Kenya Airways, as of tomorrow, 01st of August, let subsidiary Jambojet operate all its scheduled flights to Malindi. Both airlines have signed a code share agreement two days ago to ensure that passengers booked by Kenya […]
Kenya Airways cedes Malindi route to subsidiary Jambojet
JAMBOJET TO COMMENCE DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE TO MALINDI ON MONDAY (Posted 29th July 2016) Information has been received that Kenya Airways will halt their direct flights from Nairobi to Malindi and instead will Jambojet, the KQ low cost subsidiary, fly the route twice a day as of Monday 01st of August. It is yet to […]
Jambojet 72 Hour Sale is now open
Deals, Deals, Deals … grab them while they last … 72 Hour Jambojet Seat Rush is here! Jambojet welcomes you to the month of May with an exciting promo offering one way fare tickets from just Kshs 2,950 (inclusive of taxes) to any of our destinations. This 72 hour promo runs from May 4th to […]
Jambojet plans for more Lamu flights
DOUBLE DAILY TO LAMU? JAMBOJET THINKS IT IS THE WAY TO GO! (Posted 02nd May 2016) Come August this year does Kenya’s primary low cost airline, Jambojet, apparently plan for a second daily flight between Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Lamu, going by comments made when CEO Willem Hondius last week opened the airline’s […]
Jambojet opens sales office in Lamu
KENYA’S LEADING LOW COST CARRIER OPENS LAMU SALES OFFICE (Posted 27th April 2016) (Jambojet’s new Lamu premises, opened today) Jambojet earlier today opened their new office in Lamu, similar to what the airline did last year when in July they launched their sales office in Diani. With daily flights from Nairobi to Lamu – the […]
Jambojet flies into profit territory
JAMBOJET REPORTS PRETAX PROFIT FOR H1 (Posted 17th November 2015) Jambojet, Kenya Airways low cost subsidiary, has reportedly made a first half (H1 2015/6) pretax profit of 53.3 million Kenya Shillings, signaling a major turnaround of fortunes for the company. At the same time last year was the company by over 244 million Kenya Shillings […]
Jambojet now flies three times a day from Nairobi to Eldoret
A few years ago hardly any airline flew to Eldoret exceptby charter. Today, Jambojet flies three times a day from Nairobi to Eldoret – a sign how low air fares see travelers shift from the bus to the aircraft, which is safer and faster.
Jambojet flies into a loss in year one but is optimistic for the future
JAMBOJET REPORTS FIRST YEAR LOSS OF 287 MILLION KENYA SHILLINGS (Posted 29th September 2015) News from Nairobi confirmed lingering speculation that Kenya Airways’ low cost subsidiary Jambojet has posted a loss for their first full year of operation. Operating a fleet of mixed jets and turboprops, B737-300’s and Bombardier Q400’s, does Jambojet presently fly from […]
Jambojet adds Visa and Mastercard to their payment options
Jambojet is pleased to announce that we have extended our flight schedule. You can now purchase travel through January 15th, 2016. We look forward to seeing you on board this. Book today by Clicking here now! Looking for great accommodation in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Malindi, Diani or Lamu? We have partnered up with Booking.com to […]
What is the real reason for Jambojet’s reduction of coast flights
COMPETITORS DISMISS JAMBOJET’S REASONING FOR REDUCING FLIGHTS TO THE COAST (Posted 19th June 2015) ‘This is complete bull’ ranted a regular aviation source from Nairobi when asked to comment on reports that Jambojet had cited issues with the runways in Lamu and in Ukunda as the primary reason for cutting back on flights. ‘They simply […]
One year down the line it is mixed fortunes for Jambojet
JAMBOJET CAPTURES 30 PERCENT OF DOMESTIC MARKET IN FIRST YEAR OF OPERATIONS (Posted 10th April 2015) When Jambojet launched their flights on April 01st last year, did the airline announce ambitious targets for their first year of operations. Fully owned by Kenya Airways is Jambojet a successor of the former Flamingo Airways, which was KQ’s […]
Rocky start for Jambojet’s Ukunda flights?
JAMBOJET ACCUSED TO STRAND UKUNDA PASSENGERS AS FLIGHT FAILS TO ARRIVE (Posted 30th March 2015) After launching their new domestic destinations Lamu, Malindi and Ukunda only two days ago has apparently the goodwill Jambojet created with the new flights already evaporated and gone out of the proverbial window as far as Ukunda is concerned. Social […]
Red carpets await Jambojet’s maiden flights to Lamu, Malindi and Ukunda today
COUNTY OFFICIALS AND TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS ROLL OUT RED CARPET FOR JAMBOJET (Posted 28th March 2015) The red carpet has been prepared and the fire engines are standing by this morning for the traditional water shower at the Lamu Aerodrome and later at the Malindi Airport when Jambojet.com will perform their maiden flights from Nairobi. The […]
It is ready, set and go for Jambojet’s new coast routes as new Q400 arrives in Nairobi
JAMBOJET TAKES DELIVERY OF THEIR FIRST BOMBARDIER Q400NEXTGEN AIRCRAFT (Posted 27th March 2015) Jambojet, Kenya Airways’s inhouse low cost carrier subsidiary, yesterday took delivery of their first Bombardier Q400NextGen aircraft, when it arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Registered as 5Y-QUE will the aircraft in two days enter commercial service with flights to Jambojet’s new […]
Turboprop addition to fleet gives Jambojet a wider reach for new domestic destinations
JAMBOJET ADDS LAMU, MALINDI AND UKUNDA WITH NEW BOMBARDIER Q400 AIRCRAFT (Posted 13th March 2015) Jambojet, the low cost subsidiary of national airline Kenya Airways, has now confirmed what has been rumoured for some time, that they will lease a Bombardier Q400NextGen aircraft and begin serving additional domestic routes their present fleet of Boeing B737-300’s […]
Jambojet gets regional route rights from KCAA – prepare for the battle of the skies in East Africa
JAMBOJET GETS REGIONAL ROUTE RIGHTS (Posted 06th January 2015) Kenya’s Civil Aviation Authority has reportedly granted Jambojet an initial one year license to fly from Nairobi into the wider Eastern African region. A regular aviation source in Nairobi confirmed that besides Entebbe was Jambojet also granted rights to fly to Juba, Kigali, Bujumbura and Addis […]
Nairobi to Mombasa by Jambojet at just 22 US Dollars? Yes You Can!
CATCH THOSE CHEAP FARES WHEN FLYING ACROSS KENYA (Posted 29th September 2014) Domestic tourism in Kenya just got another shot in the arm when Jambojet, Kenya Airways’ low cost subsidiary, announced that 5.000 seats will be available as of midnight at a cost of 1.950 Kenya Shillings for a one way trip, all taxes included. […]
Eldoret gets 3 more Jambojet flights
JAMBOJET ADDS ELDORET FLIGHTS (Posted 19th June 2014) Jambojet yesterday confirmed that they will, effective July, add three more flights on the route from Nairobi to Eldoret, which they operate in codeshare with parent airline Kenya Airways, which itself withdrew from the route at the end of March and left the destination to Jambojet. Some […]
