HUMANITARIAN SERVICES

Cargo flights to continue operating normally - Bluebird Aviation

Airline to accommodate extra cargo capacity brought by demand for Covid vaccines.

In Summary

• In a notice on Wednesday, the airline said they are ready to play an integral role in fighting the pandemic.

• The airline welcomes all cargo bookings from international clients including the dispatch of vaccines to various parts of the East African region

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Bluebird airlines./Bluebird

Bluebird Cargo flights will remain operational despite Covid-19 restrictions.

In a notice on Wednesday, the airline said they are ready to play an integral role in fighting the pandemic.

"We welcome all cargo bookings from international clients including the dispatch of vaccines to various parts of the East African region and beyond," the airline said.

This, they said will be done by accommodating the extra cargo capacity brought by demand for Covid-19 vaccines.

"Humanitarian based services to continue," it added.

This comes after President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a cessation of all movement by road, train or air in and out of Nairobi, Kajiado, Machakos, Kiambu and Nakuru Counties until otherwise notified.

The move was aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

KCAA has allowed international tourist flights to operate domestically after a previous deadline of Monday 29th March 2021.

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