Kenya Airways To Extend Its Reach in Europe After Signing New Deal

Kenya’s National Carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has signed a codeshare agreement with Air Europa to extend its reach in Europe and the United States of America. 

According to a statement sent to newsrooms on Tuesday, February 6, Air Europa is the third-largest Spanish carrier. 

"The new agreement will allow Air Europa passengers to fly to Nairobi from Amsterdam as well as allow Kenya Airways guests to fly to Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, New York, and Miami," part of the statement read. 

Speaking after the agreement was signed, Kenya Airways Head of Network Planning and Alliances Martin Gitonga said that the partnership would provide guests with more convenient travel options to Europe and the United States. 

"Air Europa has been our partner under the SkyTeam Alliance, and this agreement allows us to collaborate more for the mutual benefit of our guests giving them more access and connectivity," Gitonga stated. 

The agreement provides 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, among others.

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.