Air India, India’s premier global airline, has partnered with Kenya Airways in a newly established codeshare agreement designed to streamline travel between India, Africa, and key global destinations. This enhanced collaboration builds on their existing interline agreement, offering passengers expanded connectivity and seamless booking options.
Through this codeshare arrangement, Air India will place its ‘AI’ code on Kenya Airways’ twice-daily flights between Mumbai and Nairobi. Travelers arriving in Mumbai will gain effortless access to Air India-operated flights to destinations such as Bangkok, Colombo, Dhaka, Malé, Melbourne, and Singapore. This expansion significantly improves travel options for passengers flying between East Africa and Asia-Pacific.
“Deepening our partnership with Kenya Airways aligns perfectly with Air India’s strategic vision of expanding our global footprint and strengthening our position in key markets”, said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. “Our codeshare partnership will provide significant benefit to guests of both airlines, and also contribute to the overall growth of air travel between India and Africa.”
Conversely, Kenya Airways will integrate its ‘KQ’ code onto Air India’s flights between Delhi and Nairobi, creating more travel opportunities for African passengers heading to India. Additionally, the interline agreement between the two carriers allows smooth itineraries across an extensive network—linking 28 key African cities, including Accra, Addis Ababa, Dar Es Salaam, Harare, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Seychelles, with 15 major Indian cities such as Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Jaipur, and Kolkata.
“We are delighted to expand our partnership Air India, that will open up significant opportunity for our passengers. This codeshare agreement allows us to offer seamless connections to a wider range of destinations across both airlines’ networks, making travel easier and more convenient” said Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial and Customer Officer, Kenya Airways.
By deepening their partnership, Air India and Kenya Airways are reinforcing their commitment to offering travelers a hassle-free experience, bridging two vibrant continents with greater efficiency and connectivity.
Source: Travel and Tour world
