By NATION REPORTERMore by this AuthorKenya Airways on Thursday suspended flights on its Rome-Geneva route in response to developments following the coronavirus outbreak. "We will rebook [customers] on alternative flights, extend a full refund to those who would like to cancel their travel or waive booking fees for those willing to reschedule their flights," KQ said. MEASURESKenya Airways noted that it continues to take measures to ensure utmost hygiene and that passengers' and employees' security remains a top priority. Earlier in March, the government suspended direct flights from northern Italy over the outbreak. Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said his team halted flights specifically from Verona and Milan to the Kenyan coast, after consultations with the Italian Embassy in Kenya and other stakeholders.

Source: Daily Nation March 12, 2020 16:30 UTC