Travel-ready Calgarians will now be able to access parts of Africa hassle free, according to WestJet’s announcement of their newest partnership.
The Canadian airline’s new, mutually beneficial partnership with Kenya Airways, alongside WestJet‘s extensive network of European and transborder connections will provide guests with expanded access to 35 destinations across Africa, according to a WestJet issued press release.
Kenya Airways guests will benefit from single stop access to Calgary, Halifax, St. John’s and Toronto, feeding into 69 North American destinations.
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.
The connected itinerary will include single point check-in and through-checked bags.
“Our newest interline partnership with Kenya Airways is a continuation of our tireless commitment to more global connectivity throughout WestJet’s network and beyond, unlocking new and enhanced access for WestJet guests to destinations across Africa,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer.
“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.”
Julius Thairu, Kenya Airways Chief Commercial & Customer Officer said the company is excited about the partnership, aiming to provide customers with as many travel options as possible.
“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,” he said in the press release.
