Kenya Airways reports losses surge to Ksh.16.1B from Ksh.12.2B

THE NEWS: Kenya Airways Acting Group CEO George Kamal said the airline’s load factor stayed resilient when capacity was available, and that the recent decline in passenger numbers mirrors the capacity the carrier lost, indicating unserved demand rather than a lack of demand.

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Who made the statement about Kenya Airways’ load factor?
Kenya Airways Acting Group CEO George Kamal made the statement about the carrier’s performance, saying the airline’s load factor remained resilient when capacity was available and commenting on recent passenger trends, according to a company briefing released earlier this week.

What did the Acting Group CEO say about the cause of the passenger decline?
Kamal explained that the decline in passenger numbers broadly tracks the capacity Kenya Airways lost, indicating that the reduction in seats—not a lack of traveler interest—is the primary cause of the traffic drop, and that demand remains present but unserved.

How did George Kamal describe the demand situation for Kenya Airways?
He described the situation as largely unserved demand, meaning customers want to travel but the airline does not have enough capacity, and stressed that Kenya Airways is not using the external environment as an excuse, emphasizing that the demand itself remains strong.

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