GURUGRAM- Tata Group-owned Air India (AI) and Kenya Airways (KQ) established a strategic codeshare partnership, expanding their existing interline agreement to enhance connectivity between India and Africa.
The expanded collaboration enables passengers to access multiple destinations through a unified ticketing and baggage system. This integration streamlines the travel experience across both carriers’ networks.
Photo: By Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia – Kenya Airways, 5Y-KZB, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=78120476Air India Kenya Airways Codeshare
Under the agreement, Air India adds its ‘AI’ code to Kenya Airways’ twice-daily Mumbai-Nairobi flights. This connection provides access to Air India’s network, linking passengers to Bangkok, Colombo, Dhaka, Malé, Melbourne, and Singapore via Mumbai. These routes complement existing connections available through Delhi.
Kenya Airways reciprocates by placing its ‘KQ’ code on Air India’s Delhi-Nairobi route. This arrangement allows Kenya Airways to extend its reach, connecting African passengers to Delhi through Nairobi.
The partnership strengthens both airlines’ market presence and expands their service offerings in key regions. Air India gains deeper access to African markets while Kenya Airways enhances its connectivity to Asia and Australasia.
This alliance represents a significant development in international aviation connectivity between Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The partnership positions both carriers to capitalize on growing travel demand between these regions while offering enhanced travel options to their passengers.
Photo: Robin HardyExecutive Remarks
Air India’s Chief Commercial Officer Nipun Aggarwal emphasizes the strategic importance of strengthening ties with Kenya Airways, viewing it as crucial for expanding Air India’s global presence and market position. He highlights the partnership’s benefits for passengers and its role in stimulating air travel growth between India and Africa.
The interline agreement connects 28 African destinations, including Accra, Addis Ababa, Dar Es Salaam, Harare, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Seychelles, Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, and Zanzibar, with 15 Indian cities such as Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.
Kenya Airways Chief Commercial and Customer Officer Julius Thairu emphasizes the expanded partnership’s significance in enhancing passenger connectivity. The agreement facilitates seamless travel across both airlines’ networks, improving travel convenience for customers.
Both airlines commit to expanding their codeshare agreement by incorporating additional destinations from their respective networks. This planned expansion demonstrates their long-term commitment to strengthening the partnership.
Passengers can now book codeshare flights through both airlines’ direct booking platforms and travel agent networks. This accessibility ensures the widespread availability of the new travel options created by the partnership.
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