WestJet and Kenya Airways have announced a new interline partnership agreement that will enable WestJet guests to seamlessly travel to Nairobi, and beyond, with expanded access to 35 destinations across Africa.
With new single-point connection access via Paris, Amsterdam, London (Gatwick), London (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.
On the other side of the Atlantic, Kenya Airways guests benefit from single stop access to Calgary, Halifax, St. John’s and Toronto, feeding into 69 North American destinations.
“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,” said WestJet Executive VP and COO John Weatherill,.
Julius Thairu, Kenya Airways Chief Commercial & Customer Officer added, “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.”
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