WestJet and Kenya Airways Sign Agreement to Expand Connectivity Between North America and Africa
WestJet and Kenya Airways have entered into an interline agreement that enhances air connectivity between North America and Africa. This new partnership allows passengers from both airlines to book a single ticket for connected itineraries, access multiple cities, and enjoy seamless baggage handling from origin to final destination. For WestJet travelers, this means direct entry to Nairobi and access to 35 destinations across the African continent. For Kenya Airways passengers, the opportunity to reach key Canadian cities like Calgary, Halifax, St. John’s, and Toronto with just one stop becomes a reality.
A Gateway to Africa, Powered by Europe and the U.S.
The key to this new agreement lies in strategic connection points that facilitate transcontinental travel. WestJet passengers can access Kenya Airways’ network through five international hubs: Paris, Amsterdam, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, and New York (JFK). From any of these cities, travelers can board a direct flight to Nairobi, with the convenience of a single check-in and baggage checked through to their final destination.
John Weatherill, WestJet’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, emphasized the strategic value of this new partnership: “Our latest collaboration with Kenya Airways reaffirms our commitment to expanding WestJet’s global network, offering improved access and more options for our guests to reach Africa.”
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Kenya Airways: Connecting Africa with the World
From across the Atlantic, Kenya Airways also highlights the reach of this agreement. Julius Thairu, the airline’s Chief Commercial and Customer Officer, celebrated the new opportunity to expand services to Canada:
“We are thrilled about this interline partnership, which allows us to offer our customers more connectivity options, particularly in Canada. Our mission to connect Africa with the world—and vice versa—remains central to our goal of driving prosperity across the continent.”
Benefits for Passengers
- Simplified bookings: Single ticket for the entire journey.
- Integrated check-in: One-stop check-in process.
- Baggage checked through to the final destination.
- Access to over 100 combined destinations across North America and Africa.
- Purchases available through travel agents and third-party booking sites.
The new alliance between WestJet and Kenya Airways doesn’t just expand routes—it opens horizons. With just one stop, travelers now have more options, more destinations, and a smoother travel experience than ever before.
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