Kenya Airways?

[Safariswestcam]

We are in the final stages of hunt planning for the year.... we have flown Delta/KLM / AirFrance historically but by far the easiest route to Tanzania is with Kenya Airways both to and from with the connection in JFK and the direct offering through Nairobi. It seems to be a very affordable"business" option and the website says they transfer hunting firearms. I have my own personal reservations but hoping that maybe some of the esteemed travelers on the forum have some personal experience to either affirm my reservations or provide encouragement that I have found the new fastest and cheapest way to access East Africa. Thanks in advance...

Cheers,
CK

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

When I lived in Nigeria, my wife and I flew from Lagos to Nairobi on Kenya Airways. No issues or hesitation to do it again. Good airline and Nairobi airport wasn’t too bad either.

 

[Cme1983]

I believe the issue with connecting through Kenya would lie with your guns.

 

[Pilgrim]

I have used them without guns and had a fine experience.

 

[WAB]

I have flown them a number of times. They are a very good airline. I have not flown with guns, although I would take them at their word if they say they can do it.

 

[Jason Miller]

I fly them regularly from the states and around Africa, not my first, or second choice but safe and cheap usually. Typical Kenya attitude of slow inept service, they tend to keep it warm on the plane and usually run out of drinks and food. But they are friendly and did I say cheap?

I personally would not take a chance with firearms through Kenya, I go through the customs hassle many times a year and imagine that even with the correct paperwork you will battle to get through without paying some sot of corruption fee…. Even though the airport is a corruption free zone

 

[Philip Glass]

So not one thus far has used them with guns. Hmmm. I'd call @TRAVEL EXPRESS and see what they say.

 

[Safariswestcam]

Appreciate everyone's input.... We booked Qatar. That is what I was leaning towards, but further exacerbated by affirmation from Patrick at PWP Travel. Thanks again.

Cheers,
CK

 

[Krink783]

Kenya airways is the worst airline I have flown. Frequent flight cancellations. Zero customer service. We waited 5 hours at the airport for transit accommodation and another 1 hour in the transit bus. Pathetic airline. Never again.