US verdict on Kenya flights out in 6 weeks

Kenya will know its fate on direct flights to the US before Christmas following completion of a final audit by a US transport agency. Transport secretary James Macharia said Monday the results of the audit of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as the last point of departure would be out in the next six weeks. Officials from the US TSA were in the country two weeks ago for a four-day audit of the facility. The minister said they are looking at June next year as a possible commencement date for direct flights. Delta previously set a launch date for flights but cancelled due to security concerns. Financially embattled Kenya Airways also plans to offer direct flights.<br/>