Animal paintings on KQ flights spark mixed reactions

• Some questioned why KQ took too long to showcase the Kenyan heritage on their flights. 

New-look KQ flight
New-look KQ flight
Image: Courtesy

On November 25, Kenya Airways(KQ) unveiled new-look aircraft painted with drawings on animals. 

A Dreamliner and an Embraer were branded with images of Kenya’s most iconic species of Rhinos Elephants and lions. 

The new-look Kenya airways has attracted debate from members of the public. 

Some questioned why KQ took too long to showcase the Kenyan heritage on their flights.  They further questioned if the airline, which has been making losses will start making profits with the new look. 

Others hailed the airline for its creativity and showcasing Kenya as a great tourism destination. 

Here are some reactions; 

@Belas -"We need a Hyena on one plane it can be reserved for the honorable members."

@ Marvin - "Let them start making profits then we can talk about the looks."

@ Brayo - "Pia hizi zimepigwa graffiti, alafu naskia waliambiwa waongeze speed. hizi ni nganya Sasa."

@ Pesh - "Marketing strategy and still looking beautiful.You should have done this long time ago ."

@ Mutunga - "Took you forever to think about this? What are the other ideas gathering dust over there?"

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