@Magigi; I sold my KQ shares about three years ago...when it was sh120...had bout them at sh7.35 several years earlier. Even though I am not a shareholder currently,I still prefer flying KQ to any other airline ....I think they have the best pilots in the whole world!

I was never an Uchumi shareholder,but,as a Kenyan,I feel that I am a stakeholder in the Co. So I support them as much as I can. Sometimes,however,they really disappoint...e.g.,just before the closure,it was impossible to get the brand of product you wanted,or the size,or even the product itself....so I had to stop doing monthly shopping there even though it was the closest supermarket to my house.

I am a SCOM shareholder,but I can't stand their poor and expensive services. So I only keep a line for M-PESA. For voice I use Telkom & Zain; for internet I use Orange.

Doe this mean that I am not patriotic to SCOM?

Well,patriotism has nothing to do with it. If the start losing money,I will sell my shares. If they improve their service and become competitive on price,I will become a subscriber.

Behind the gardens...Behind the wall...Under the tree (Including: Red...Dark Blue...Yellow)

...If you think KQ does not measure up,travel by Uganda airlines. The food is bad,the air hostesses are flat,inside is so damp and hot...

...I think there other than South African airlines,there is no better airline in Africa other than KQ-The pride of Africa...

@young

Seems your best bet is KQ - just be at the airport early and if they bump you off,make a good scene and they will get you a seat....

You didnt say where your destination was but if its the major tourist attraction places,you could also check Air Kenya (for local travel). Their services were good,used a big plane which was comfortable but owe unto you if they decide to use those twin engines or smaller aircraft. Not sure how friendly their fares are comparatively (with other local flights!)

Try also jetlink.... not bad too and their fares are pocket friendly.... they introduced a flight from Kisoom citi to Mombassiti dont know if it turned out to be viable.....

Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want.

@Bushlink;

...so what do you call it? Matatu Air?

Only ET (Ethiopian Airlines) come close to KQ in Africa,the others ni pang'ang'a tu!!!!

The chief value of money lies in the fact that one lives in a world in which it is overestimated.

@magigi,kindly add congo to that kalist...

Can silence be misquoted?

At burning spear ringing ears is a common side effect of quinine and aminoglycsides also!! Quinine is in gin and tonic too. Gives it the bitter taste! So gin and tonic can cause it too. Tinitus (rining ears) is also caused by loud noise,exposure to chemicals,among very many other things.
Tinitus is not worsened by noise it is caused by noise. How is it that a doctor caused your ringing ears and not the noise??

Dont go blaming people who were busy trying to save you when you were a child!! You sound like a politician.

SK A.L.U.M.N.I (Alcoholic Liason and Undergarments Manager of Nakedness Internationally)

@Tony stark,

Its no fair to state incorrect info and I wont allow you to beat me in my game as a profession unless you are my senior in the profession.

You have stated and I quote 'Tinitus is not worsened by noise it is caused by noise. How is it that a doctor caused your ringing ears and not the noise?? '

My friend @ Tony stark,I have below outlined what can worsen or cause tinnitus(ringing ears);



Lound noise-cause and can worsen already affected individuals.
Stress and fatugue-make tinnitus worse.
Medications -as side effects eg for rheumatic dse,some antibiotics,some anti-depressants and aspirin to some people.
Smoking nicotine,also marijuana,caffeine.


Disclaimer : This is my opinion and not a recommendation.

From fly540 to drive 540.

A friend is booked on 540 nbo -kitale on friday 2.30 pm flight by the host
He's in Kenya for the first time and is exhausted after a long journey from origin, so he can't wait to arrive at his final destination.
I did not know that fly 540 flies to Kitale so out of my concern decided to inquire from their 540 jkia office.
The ticketing guys tell me they, do but have no clue abt where it lands.
Out of shock my friend asks 'is he serious'? So I ask again.What is the name of the airstrip/airport in Kitale?
The guy and his colleagues give me a blank stare.
I wanted to keep track of his movements to ensure all goes well but these guys were clueless.
So I told them if my guy lands in a some stadium....

The plane departed late but due to poor weather (don't know how true)it was diverted to Eldoret.

My poor friend plus few of the pax found themselves in VEHICLES headed to kitale from Eldoret because the flight changed route to LODWAR!!!! Passengers headed to lodwar did not alight.The kitale ones suffered!
The cars were pre-booked by 'drive540'.
So on standby like they expected.
I spoke to him yesternight and he was very dissapointed by the service.
The final trip was torture because the roads were very bad not 4gettng the heavy trucks plying that route at that time.The distance and bad weather almost drove him crazy cz they ended up arriving after 8 pm.
A new person in town and after hving left home more than 24 hours earlier.jeez!

I can't help but wonder why a pax wld be put on road transport to his final dest.which is cheaper yet he had booked an air ticket. No compensation nothing!
shame on DRIVE540.

I was so embarrased and cancelled 540 from my list of recommended flights.

And take ur staff on familiarisation trips.