Kenya Airways shines at 2024 Sky Team Aviation Challenge with sustainability wins

BUSINESS REPORTER
Kenya Airways (KQ) has been honoured for its sustainability efforts at the 2024 SkyTeam Aviation Challenge, winning prestigious awards.
The national carrier has won the Best Scaled Catering Solution and Best Approach to Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) awards. In the Best Scaled Catering Solution category, KQ was recognized for its innovative efforts to reduce single-use plastics onboard. By introducing traditional African bread baskets and aluminium food containers in economy class, the airline is set to eliminate 24 Tonnes of plastic waste annually. In the Best Approach to Scaling SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) category, KQ’s was commended for its partnership with a local SAF producer to establish Kenya’s first SAF production plant.