Kenya Airways doubles its flights to Jeddah during Hajj

Kenya Airways has doubled the frequency of flights to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,ahead of this year's Hajj season.

Bewteen September 3 and November 10, the airline will increase its flights from twice weekly to four times a week.

Kenya Airways chief executive officer, Titus Naikuni said: "In line with our objective of connecting Africa to the rest of the world, the additional flights to Jeddah will enable pilgrim travellers to Mecca a seamless connection through out Nairobi hub."