Passengers disembark from a Hungarian charter flight at Moi International Airport in Mombasa on December 30, 2025. [Robert Menza, Standard]

Ongoing investments in runway rehabilitation, terminal enhancements, and operational efficiency, Kositany added, underpin Moi International Airport's competitive edge in global leisure aviation, ensuring sustainable capacity growth.

Private Safaris East Africa CEO Alexander Spiro said the company, which has been in existance since 1976, continues to be Kenya's valuable partner in tourism development.

''The new service will operate for nine rotations using Boeing 737-800 MAX type of aircraft flying from Budapest with a stopover for crew changer in Hurghada, Egypt before landing in Mombasa,'' Spiro who was flanked by his Chief Operations Officer, Cleapas Mongare said.

Kenya Association of Tour Operators (Kato) Coast region Vice Chairman Abraham Guyo lauded Private Safaris East Africa for being steadfast in ensuring the growth of Kenyan tourism by initiating the opening up of new routes.

He urged the government to do more and ensure that they allow more charter flights to land in Mombasa since the service was ideal for many travelers, who detest using connecting flights to reach their end destination.

Other officials who were present during the welcome reception included Mombasa County Executive Committee Member for Tourism Osman Mohamed, KAA General Manager Operations and Safety Dr Simon Peter, Smartwing CEO Roman Vik and Moi International Airport Manager Abel Gogo.