Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) and Delta Air Lines (DL) are set to expand their strategic collaboration, introducing Kenya Airways’ direct Nairobi to New York service into their partnership starting August 5th, 2023.
Presently, KQ operates a daily flight connecting Nairobi and New York, offering a nonstop route between East Africa and America.
The enhanced alliance will not only grant travelers more choices within the U.S. but also provide expanded flight opportunities within Africa, extending travel possibilities to over 31 African destinations and 57 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Allan Kilavuka, CEO of Kenya Airways PLC Group, highlighted the significance of this broader code-share. He emphasized that the partnership marks a pivotal development in boosting connectivity between the U.S. and Africa, enabling direct access to Kenya Airways’ services through its American counterpart.
Kilavuka added, “This expansion of the code-share not only broadens KQ’s reach in the U.S. market, but also streamlines seamless travel for those journeying for business, leisure, or educational purposes to the U.S.
Read Also: Kenya Airways Debt Discourages Potential Investors
It simultaneously facilitates convenient connectivity for individuals exploring Africa via JFK and Kenya Airways’ central hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi.”
Alain Bellemare, President International of Delta, expressed his perspective on the amplified collaboration: “At a juncture when demand for travel between North America and Africa is at an all-time high, our extended partnership with Kenya Airways not only furnishes passengers with more travel alternatives but also underscores our commitment to establishing a more substantial presence across the African continent.”
Kenya Airways currently maintains daily flights from Nairobi to the U.S. through JFK airport in New York. Delta has been operating nonstop routes linking Africa and the United States since 2006.
Subscribe to our Youtube channel Switch TV
The airline’s current roster of African destinations includes Accra, Ghana; Dakar, Senegal; Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa; as well as Lagos, Nigeria.
