Emirates Airline Forced To Cancel Nairobi Flights After Kenya Backtracks On Deal

Kenyan authorities have withdrawn their approval for Dubai-based Emirates Airline to operate a third daily flight from Dubai to Nairobi, less than a week after the carrier had announced the service. It is the latest in a growing list of setbacks for the Gulf’s aviation industry and a worrying sign that some countries may do more to restrict Gulf airlines’ access in order to protect their own flag carriers.

In a statement issued on January 26, the airline confirmed that “the approval granted to operate a third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi has been withdrawn by the Kenyan transport authorities.” No reason was given for the withdrawal:READ MORE

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