Kenya Airways Suspends Complimentary Tickets Due to Abuse of Buddy Pass Scheme

Kenya Airways (KQ) has extended the suspension of its complimentary travel scheme for staff amid an investigation into alleged abuse of the program.

The buddy pass scheme entitles airline employees to two free flights a year, each accompanied by up to four other passengers. It allows staff to nominate family and friends within specified limits and clear accompanying rules.

Some KQ employees have however abused the scheme, prompting the airline to suspend it in April, pending investigations…