This archive report was first published on 22 October 2021.
Friday, October 22, 2021, marked a significant milestone for international travel as Kenya Airways and British Airways signed a code-share agreement, easing flying in Europe and Africa.
The partnership will provide passengers with seamless travel options, connecting them to 26 cities in the UK and Europe. This includes destinations such as Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Barcelona, and Munich, among others.
Kenya Airways Chief Commercial Officer Julius Thairu noted that the agreement is very strategic, increasing choices for thousands of passengers and allowing for smooth connectivity to a significant number of new destinations.
British Airways Head of Alliances Christopher Fordyce added that the new deal will make 'that bucket list trip even easier to plan' for customers.
As part of the agreement, Kenya Airways has expanded its offerings by placing its flight code on British Airways' services from London to various destinations. Similarly, British Airways' customers will connect seamlessly to African destinations such as Mombasa, Zanzibar, Lusaka, Doula, and Addis Ababa, among others.
Kenya Airways has also increased its flights on the UK route, adding four flights weekly up from two this month after Kenya was removed from England's Covid-19 red list. British Airways resumed flights on the London-Nairobi route last month.
