Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced changes to terminal operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) affected by ongoing construction.
Speaking to Kenyans.co.ke, a representative from KAA revealed that the Turkish Airlines Star Alliance and Aspire lounges had been moved to Terminal 1A located next to gate 13.
The two lounges operated at Terminal 1E which is affected by ongoing rehabilitation of Terminals 1B and 1C.
He further noted that the construction, which kicked off in January 2021, is expected to be completed in December 2021.
"We are renovating JKIA terminal 1B and C, the renovations started in January and are set to be completed in December 2021.
"During this period, the Turkish and Aspire Lounge have been moved to Terminal 1A, next to gate 13. We also have a few duty free shops that were moved to Terminal 2," he explained.
The one-year renovation project is aimed at upgrading the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport’s (JKIA) Terminal 1B and 1C in a bid to improve the customer experience and enhance the airport as the preferred regional aviation hub.
The project is estimated to cost Ksh963 million.
The authority seeks to refurbish the departure halls to improve the check-in, security screening, retail operations as well as passenger lounge experience.
"Once completed, the newly renovated light-filled departure terminals will deliver modern concessions and amenities that will give travelers a friendly and memorable experience.
"It will also ease passenger flow and increase efficiency due to the centralization of security screening procedures and the reallocation of available floor spaces to international departure gates," read a notice from JKIA.
KAA is undertaking the project in partnership with stakeholders at JKIA as it strives to provide a seamless travel experience aimed at minimising any inconvenience to travelers.
