The Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) has lauded the resumption of RwandAir flights to Mombasa, terming it a timely boost for the coastal region’s tourism and business sectors.

The airline officially reinstated its Mombasa on Monday , a move industry players say will enhance connectivity and offer travellers more affordable and flexible options.

KATA Vice Chairpeerson and Rwanda Air agent Charleston Travel Limited Managing Director, Hamisi Hassan, welcomed the move, noting that the reopening comes at a time when business and tourism activities are steadily picking up.

He said the airline plans to increase its frequencies to both Mombasa and Zanzibar, a shift expected to make travel more convenient and relatively cheaper for passengers.

"As the market opens up, we are confident that additional flights will ease movement, lower costs, and stimulate more travel across the region,” Hassan said.

He further urged the government to prioritise an open skies policy to attract more airlines and boost competition. They noted that policies encouraging more carriers to operate in Kenya will ultimately benefit travellers, promote tourism, and strengthen the aviation sector.