Skyward Express is increasing flight frequencies to the country’s coastal tourist destinations in response to rising demand in domestic market due to the festive season..

According to a statement from the ailirline, the routes that have had an increase in the number of flights are,  Wilson - Mombasa and Wilson - Ukunda routes.

The airline will now operate two flights on specific dates, 28th December  2021 and 3rd January 2022 on the said routes.

"Due to increased demand on our Mombasa and Ukunda routes, Skyward Express is pleased to announce its additional flights". the airline announced.

Skyward Express is a choice carrier serving four emerging key tourist destinations for both business and leisure travelers. These destinations are Nairobi, Eldoret, Lodwar, Mombasa and Lamu.

Speaking to Ommy Dallah, Kenya Coast Tourist Association (KCTA) C.E.O Julius Owino welcomed the move saying it will help boost the number of domestic tourists visiting the Coast region for holiday.

"We have started experiencing a rise in the number of hotel bookings from our domestic tourists which is a very good and such moves will help us alot, it is reccomendable " said Owino.

Adding "We are expecting to have 100% bookings, most of the guests have booked the hotels from 24th December 2021 to 3rd January 2022".

Owino further stated that the number of international tourist is still low due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Owino charged "As you are aware we are still in a pandemic and most of the international tourists are taking precautions, the number is still not good. Previously we used to have at least 14 charters carrying tourists visiting our country in a week but now we are only recording like 5 charters in a week,  but we still have hopes that things will get better".