AirAsia X will start Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi, replacing Jeddah as its longest route.
Kenya flights will run four times a week on the Airbus A330-300.
Challenges include distribution, a lack of brand recognition in Africa, a tiny point-to-point market, and reliance on connections for passengers.
The expectation has become a reality. In the latest filing to OAG and Cirium, AirAsia X has scheduled flights from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi. Set to begin in November, it…