Kenya Airways partners with Air Europa to extend reach into Europe, USA

Kenya Airways (KQ) has partnered with Air Europa to extend its reach into Europe and the United States, providing extra convenience for customers.

The national carrier has signed a codeshare agreement with Air Europa, which is the third largest Spanish carrier, allowing Air Europa passengers to fly to Nairobi from Amsterdam and on the other hand, enable KQ guests to fly to Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, New York, and Miami.

Kenya Airways Head of Network Planning and Alliances Martin Gitonga said,

“We are excited about this partnership as it will provide our guests more convenient travel options to Europe and the United States. Air Europa has been our partner under the Sky Team Alliance, and this agreement allows us to collaborate more for the mutual benefit of our guests giving them more access to connectivity.”

On their part, Air Europa’s Director of Alliances Estelle Leray stated,

“We are very pleased with the partnership we have signed with Kenya Airways. In addition to working with one of the most established and prestigious airlines in Africa, this alliance allows us to significantly expand our reach in a region with growing demand, which will certainly be of great benefit to our customers.”

What are the benefits of the Kenya Airways-Air Europa partnership for passengers?

The agreement is set to expand customers’ travel options by offering access and convenience as guests will enjoy benefits such as the purchase of a single ticket, a single check-in, and connections with minimum waiting times.

Kenya Airways will deploy its codes on four Air Europa routes, specifically from Amsterdam to Madrid, Madrid to Palma de Mallorca, Madrid to New York, and Miami while Air Europa will place their code on the Kenya Airways Amsterdam to Nairobi Flight.

What is the Sky Team Alliance?