Kenya Airways (KQ) will launch new routes to Rome and Geneva starting June this year as the airline seeks to expand its    base and cash in more revenue in the wake of heightened competition from other players.

The national carrier is targeting travellers visiting this European countries for both leisure and business trips.

The airline will deploy its 787 Dreamliner four time a week to cover the new routes that is already dominated by their        respective airlines such as the Geneva based Swissair, which flies the East African route.

Tickets will be available for sale beginning Tuesday, January 22, 2019 with an introductory price on offer until February      15 of USD 699 from Nairobi to either city.