KQ gears up for October direct flights to the US

Kenya Airways Chief Executive Officer Sebastian Mikosz. PHOTO COURTESY

America’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agency has concluded a security audit of Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, paving the way for issuance of the Last Point of Departure (LPD) permit “in the next few weeks,” four months ahead of the commencement of direct flights by Kenya Airways to New York.

KQ chief executive officer Sebastian Mikosz told The EastAfrican that the agency gave Kenya a good assessment as preparations in both Nairobi and US intensify in the run-up to the inaugural October 28 flight.