In Kenya, national carrier Kenya Airways on Wednesday, March 4, announced special repatriation flights between Nairobi and Dubai to assist passengers affected by the disruption. How repatriation flights workIn many cases, repatriation flights are not operated as profit-making services. The current Middle East crisis is a classic example of how repatriation flights operate. Why Having a National Carrier is CrucialBesides assisting in emergency situations, the presence of a national carrier signals confidence to investors. Without a strategically positioned and commercially stable airline like Kenya Airways, Kenya risks becoming little more than an expensive transit hub for other nations’ carriers.

Source: Daily Nation March 06, 2026 08:25 UTC