Around 1993, the United Arab Emirates flag carrier, Emirates, started on a journey of modernisation and expansion. At that point in time, Emirates had only three planes; KQ had 27 white and red-striped planes ploughing the African, Asian and European skies with the pride of a champion. The difference between Emirates and KQ was that the former was fully patronised and owned by the UAE together with the Dubai airport, which was its base. KQ is yet to develop an impressive network in Kenya, and the absence of such a network is due no doubt to our underdevelopment. KQ should divorce from KLM, codeshare with her neighbours and provide leadership in the aviation industry.

Source: The Star February 20, 2019 03:00 UTC