The two airlines already set up offices at Isiolo International Airport and are eyeing the tourism potential offered by attractions in Meru, Isiolo, Laikipia, Marsabit and Samburu counties.
Fly Sax will now operate three weekly flights from its base at the Wilson Airport following the opening of the 1.4-kilometre runway that sits at the Isiolo-Meru boundary.
President Uhuru Kenyatta formally commissioned the Isiolo International Airport on July 23 following completion of works on the runway, the airport’s main facility.
The Sh2.5 billion upgraded airport signals major tourism boosts for northern Kenya belt which hosts the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, the Samburu Lodge and Sarova hotels.
A passenger war looms on the Nairobi-Isiolo route after low-cost carrier Fly Sax introduced flights to take on its rival Fly 540, which also intends to launch flights on the route.
The two airlines already set up offices at Isiolo International Airport and are eyeing the tourism potential offered by attractions in Meru, Isiolo, Laikipia, Marsabit and Samburu counties.
Fly Sax will now operate three weekly flights from its base at the Wilson Airport following the opening of the 1.4-kilometre runway that sits at the Isiolo-Meru boundary.
“Our key business will be passenger and a bit of parcel when we officially launch flights on September 1 from the Wilson Airport to Isiolo Airport,” said Stanley Kirui, Fly Sax north eastern regional manager.
The airline will be operating the Dash 8 series 100 and series 300 with capacity of to carry 33 and 50 passengers respectively.
President Uhuru Kenyatta formally commissioned the Isiolo International Airport on July 23 following completion of works on the runway, the airport’s main facility.
The Sh2.5 billion upgraded airport signals major tourism boosts for northern Kenya belt which hosts the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, the Samburu Lodge and Sarova hotels.
Commissioning of the airport, which is part of Vision 2030 key projects, had experienced delays occasioned by existence of a school inside its land whose relocation had to be organised.
The airport has a 5,000 square metre passenger terminal and could handle up to 125,000 travellers annually.
The facility, whose levies cash are to be shared between Meru and Isiolo counties, is set to open up northern Kenya for more trade including exporting of miraa, livestock products, French beans and flowers. Meru and Laikipia residents are also eyeing the hub for transportation of beef and horticultural produce.
