WestJet Makes Getting to Africa Easier with Kenya Airways Interline Deal
by Bruce Parkinson
WestJet has partnered with Kenya Airways on an interline deal.
WestJet has signed a new interline partnership agreement with Kenya Airways, enhancing connectivity across both carriers’ networks.
The agreement allows WestJet guests to seamlessly travel to Nairobi, and beyond, with expanded access to 35 destinations across Africa, through WestJet’s network of European and trans-border connections.
On the other side of the Atlantic, Kenya Airways guests will benefit from single stop access to Calgary, Halifax, St. John’s and Toronto, feeding into 69 North American destinations.
With new single-point connection access via Paris, Amsterdam, London (Gatwick and Heathrow) and New York (JFK) to Nairobi, WestJet guests can now book a single ticket with a connected itinerary between WestJet and Kenya Airways’ networks with single point check-in and through-checked bags.
“Our newest interline partnership with Kenya Airways is a continuation of our tireless commitment to more global connectivity throughout WestJet’s network and beyond, unlocking new and enhanced access for WestJet guests to destinations across Africa,” said John Weatherill, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer.
“With the addition of new single-point access to Nairobi, WestJet is further leveraging its European and transborder connection points to offer convenient and affordable connectivity in service of business and leisure guests.”
Julius Thairu, Kenya Airways Chief Commercial & Customer Officer says, “We are excited about this interline partnership that allows us to provide our customers with more option for connectivity across the Atlantic and especially in Canada. Our goal of connecting Africa to the World and the World to Africa remains a key component of our mission of propelling the prosperity of Africa by connecting its people cultures and markets.”
