Business and Technology Reporter in Nairobi, Kenya
Nation Media Group
East African aviation majors Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and Kenya Airways (KQ) are poised to gain from the ongoing Middle East conflict, while smaller carriers RwandAir and Air Tanzania risk losing revenue from key destinations in the region.
Aviation analysts say the widespread disruption of Middle East airspace, a critical gateway linking Europe and Asia, could redirect some passengers through alternative hubs such as Nairobi and Addis Ababa, boosting demand for KQ and ET and helping offset losses from cancelled Middle East flights.
