Kenya Airways claimed the top prize as Africa's Leading Airline at Saturday night's World Travel Awards ceremony. The event took place at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on June 28, 2025. The national carrier also secured four additional honors during the prestigious competition. These awards recognized the airline's business class service, inflight magazine Msafiri, and brand leadership across the continent. The wins demonstrate Kenya Airways' commitment to superior customer service and operational excellence.
The airline's chief executive officer attended the 32nd annual ceremony to accept the recognition. Travel industry professionals from across Africa gathered for the celebration of tourism and hospitality achievements. Kenya Airways used social media platforms to thank customers after receiving the awards. The company posted messages expressing pride about being named Africa's top airline. Officials called the carrier the pride of Africa and thanked passengers for their continued support.
The awards follow strong business results from 2024 that showed major financial recovery. Kenya Airways earned 5.4 billion Kenyan shillings in net profit during the previous year. This figure represents 124 percent growth compared to earlier financial performance. The airline carried 5.23 million passengers and transported 71,000 tonnes of cargo across its network. These achievements mark a significant recovery from challenges faced during the pandemic period.
The airline's chief executive officer attended the 32nd annual ceremony to accept the recognition. Travel industry professionals from across Africa gathered for the celebration of tourism and hospitality achievements. Kenya Airways used social media platforms to thank customers after receiving the awards. The company posted messages expressing pride about being named Africa's top airline. Officials called the carrier the pride of Africa and thanked passengers for their continued support.
The awards follow strong business results from 2024 that showed major financial recovery. Kenya Airways earned 5.4 billion Kenyan shillings in net profit during the previous year. This figure represents 124 percent growth compared to earlier financial performance. The airline carried 5.23 million passengers and transported 71,000 tonnes of cargo across its network. These achievements mark a significant recovery from challenges faced during the pandemic period.
