Malawi Airlines recently resumed scheduled services between Malawi and Kenya. The airline has deployed its B737-800 on the route connecting Lilongwe Kamuzu International (LLW) and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO), thrice weekly.
Recently, Kenya and South Africa removed visa requirements for their citizens, which gives Kenyans easier access to Southern Africa. Furthermore, adding flights this route will provide a convenient connection for Malawians and other Southern Africans to Europe, Asia, and North America.
Malawi Airlines was formerly known as Air Malawi and then Malawi Airlines until 2016. It was established as a joint venture between the Malawian government and Ethiopian Airlines. It is the flag carrier of Malawi; however, Ethiopian Airlines operates it under a management contract and owns a 49% stake.
The airline currently offers flights to Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam.
The airline had been recording losses since 2014 but has been profitable since 2021. Malawi Airlines currently has a fleet of three aircraft; two B737s and one DHC-8-Q400.