Kenya Airways Questions for USA travelers

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Has anyone use Kenya Airways out of New York through Nairobi Kenya ending in Johannesburg South Africa?

- What was your experience?
- Would you recommend flying with them?
- What is the dollar amount for them to handle your guns & ammo?
- Does a traveler need a special firearm or ammo permit to go through Kenya?

Their rates are reasonable and there are no checked baggage fees making their rates very attractive.

It is difficult to find details on their website.

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Frank
 
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I’ve not flown them but my high school buddy that runs a non-profit in Kenya and goes back and forth every month or so never flies them. When I asked about them he said “sometimes they land on the runway.”

Again no firsthand knowledge but that’s from someone whom used to live in Kenya and now splits time back and forth to the states.
 
Russ16 said:
I’ve not flown them but my high school buddy that runs a non-profit in Kenya and goes back and forth every month or so never flies them. When I asked about them he said “sometimes they land on the runway.”

Again no firsthand knowledge but that’s from someone whom used to live in Kenya and now splits time back and forth to the states.
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Good Info!!!!! Thx. Looking more like United Airlines is worth the extra $$$
 
I've flown Kenyan without guns. They fly on time, but don't report their flights to Delta and you have to send in your flight to Delta to get credit. I have no first hand experience with guns on Kenyan but I understand they will fly guns.

Arms and Ammunition​

1. Acceptance Criteria​

  • Arms and Ammunition are not allowed as cabin baggage unless authorized by Head of Security.
  • It is not allowed to hold firearms and/or other sorts of arms like daggers, flick knives and other offensive articles in the cabin, except those carried by authorized personnel as per procedures documented in the Corporate Security Program.
  • Therefore, passengers should be advised at check-in not to carry any offensive articles neither on ones person nor in hand baggage, but to pack these items as advised for check-in purposes.
  • Firearms and ammunition (for sporting purposes, law enforcement officers, authorized persons) may only be accepted as checked baggage when the passenger is in possession of the necessary export, transit, and import permits.
  • The Passenger is responsible for obtaining all required permits and documentation.
  • IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations apply.
Note: The customer Service Agent shall contact security personnel or Station Manager for handling procedures. The local security procedures at the Departure and arrival stations shall be adhered to.

2. Reservations​

  • Carriage of Arms and ammunition shall be made in advance.
  • Handling charges shall be levied through an EMD
  • SSR

Baggage Allowance
Baggage Allowance
Baggage allowance details shown are indications for Kenya Airways operated flights only and may be subject to change depending on aircraft.

Hand Baggage

Check the amount of checked baggage or hand/carry-on luggage we will allow per passenger.
Hand Baggage
 
wesheltonj said:
I've flown Kenyan without guns. They fly on time, but don't report their flights to Delta and you have to send in your flight to Delta to get credit. I have no first hand experience with guns on Kenyan but I understand they will fly guns.

Arms and Ammunition​

1. Acceptance Criteria​

  • Arms and Ammunition are not allowed as cabin baggage unless authorized by Head of Security.
  • It is not allowed to hold firearms and/or other sorts of arms like daggers, flick knives and other offensive articles in the cabin, except those carried by authorized personnel as per procedures documented in the Corporate Security Program.
  • Therefore, passengers should be advised at check-in not to carry any offensive articles neither on ones person nor in hand baggage, but to pack these items as advised for check-in purposes.
  • Firearms and ammunition (for sporting purposes, law enforcement officers, authorized persons) may only be accepted as checked baggage when the passenger is in possession of the necessary export, transit, and import permits.
  • The Passenger is responsible for obtaining all required permits and documentation.
  • IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations apply.
Note: The customer Service Agent shall contact security personnel or Station Manager for handling procedures. The local security procedures at the Departure and arrival stations shall be adhered to.

2. Reservations​

  • Carriage of Arms and ammunition shall be made in advance.
  • Handling charges shall be levied through an EMD
  • SSR

Baggage Allowance
Baggage Allowance
Baggage allowance details shown are indications for Kenya Airways operated flights only and may be subject to change depending on aircraft.

Hand Baggage

Check the amount of checked baggage or hand/carry-on luggage we will allow per passenger.
Hand Baggage
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Thx. I noted the EMD handling charges and was going to call and ask for clarification on that.
 
Russ16 said:
I’ve not flown them but my high school buddy that runs a non-profit in Kenya and goes back and forth every month or so never flies them. When I asked about them he said “sometimes they land on the runway.”

Again no firsthand knowledge but that’s from someone whom used to live in Kenya and now splits time back and forth to the states.
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Interested in knowing what accidents he talks about, sounds like hearsay. They are fairly big in East Africa and I have used them a lot, never a problem. According to this they have not had many accidents: Wiki
 
Luminous Ham said:
Interested in knowing what accidents he talks about, sounds like hearsay. They are fairly big in East Africa and I have used them a lot, never a problem. According to this they have not had many accidents: Wiki
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I don’t think he literally meant they had accidents. I think he was simply implying they weren’t a quality or reliable airline.
 
I just used Air Kenya returning from Jo Burg to New York with rifles & ammo connection through Nairobi to try and save some money.

Never again, their handling of rifles was absolutely a disaster!

I was at Jo Burg on way home 6 hours before my flight and ended up running to the gate as the plane was loading.

You would think it was the first time they have had to handle guns and simply didn't know what to do!

The security team in Jo Berg that worked for the airport told me it is always a disaster and one should never fly with guns using any of the African airlines on international flights.
 
I flew to Johanesburg with my son, round trip on Kenya Airways. My assessment:
THE GOOD: Price baby price. They were by far the least expensive. Also, the flight schedule between New York and Nairobi/Johanesburg is like clockwork. Tick tock, a regular Groundhog Day.
THE BAD: The waiter bottles are too bloody small. To stay hydrated, plan on cracking open a lot of those plastic bottles. The Route: An intermediate stop in Nairobi. It adds a lot of time to the flight to J’berg. Finally, no free internet. For the less tech savvy who don’t download a movie or two, you are stuck with their offerings.

But once again, the price is the deal. I would fly them again.
 
rblum said:
I flew to Johanesburg with my son, round trip on Kenya Airways. My assessment:
THE GOOD: Price baby price. They were by far the least expensive. Also, the flight schedule between New York and Nairobi/Johanesburg is like clockwork. Tick tock, a regular Groundhog Day.
THE BAD: The waiter bottles are too bloody small. To stay hydrated, plan on cracking open a lot of those plastic bottles. The Route: An intermediate stop in Nairobi. It adds a lot of time to the flight to J’berg. Finally, no free internet. For the less tech savvy who don’t download a movie or two, you are stuck with their offerings.

But once again, the price is the deal. I would fly them again.
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Far from clock work with rifles and on two days before my flight home when the Jo Berg departure flight was cancelled. Never again for me since I always travel with my own rifles.

I did like the price. But not enough to do it again.... ;-)
 
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