A YORK-based travel agent specialising in African holidays today backed the suspension of flights to Kenya.

John Knighton, sales manager at African Pride, at Clifton Moor, said: "Anything done to enhance security is an absolute must."

Mr Knighton said he believed Kenyan-registered airlines could still used to reach the country.

He added: "As far as I am aware Kenya Airways are running a normal schedule."

No York-based travel agents contacted by the Evening Press said they had clients in Kenya.

They said anyone with a Kenyan booking would be offered a refund or an alternative holiday.

They could also choose to wait and see how long the flight suspension lasted, with a view to travelling at a later date.

Updated: 11:19 Friday, May 16, 2003