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AirAsia X Launches Direct Flights to Nairobi, Boosting Tourism and Trade
Kenya’s tourism sector has received a significant boost with the arrival of AirAsia X’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to attract tourists from Malaysia and the wider Asian market. The flight, D7 101, landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on November 15, carrying over 270 passengers. This direct connection between Southeast Asia and East Africa is expected to foster greater cultural exchange, bolster tourism, and provide vital links for business and trade between the two regions.