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Kenya Airways Partners with Air Europa to Extend its reach into Europe.
• Kenya Airways guests can fly on Air Europa routes, specifically those to Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, New
York, and Miami
• Air Europa passengers can fly via Amsterdam to Nairobi on flights operated by the Kenya Airways
Nairobi, 6
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February 2024 - Kenya’s National Carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has signed a codeshare
agreement with Air Europa, the third-largest Spanish carrier, to extend its reach in Europe and the United
States of America. The new agreement will allow Air Europa passengers to fly to Nairobi from Amsterdam
as well as allow Kenya Airways guests to fly to Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, New York, and Miami.
The agreement has significantly expanded customers' travel options by providing access and convenience
as guests will enjoy benefits such as the purchase of a single ticket, a single check-in, and connections with
minimum waiting times, among others. Kenya Airways will deploy its codes on four Air Europa routes,
specifically from Amsterdam to Madrid, Madrid to Palma de Mallorca, Madrid to New York, and Miami
while Air Europa will place their code on the Kenya Airways Amsterdam to Nairobi flight.
“We are excited about this partnership as it will provide our guests with more convenient travel options
to Europe and the United States. Air Europa has been our partner under the SkyTeam Alliance, and this
agreement allows us to collaborate more for the mutual benefit of our guests giving them more access
and connectivity.” Said Martin Gitonga, Kenya Airways Head of Network Planning and Alliances.
This agreement reflects the growth of Kenya Airways partnership strategy, which was largely restored in
2022.
"We are very pleased with the partnership we have signed with Kenya Airways. In addition to working
with one of the most established and prestigious airlines in Africa, this alliance allows us to significantly
expand our reach in a region with growing demand, which will certainly be of great benefit to our
customers," said Estelle Leray, Air Europa's Director of Alliances.
Kenya Airways takes pride in being at the forefront of connecting Africa to the World and the World to
Africa through its Nairobi hub and is committed to exploring strategic partnerships and agreements that
provide its guests with convenience, choice, and access to destinations across the world.
-Ends-
About Kenya Airways:
Kenya Airways, a member of the Sky Team Alliance, is a leading African airline flying to 42 destinations worldwide,
35 of which are in Africa. Prior to the COVID pandemic, the airline carried a record number of over five million
passengers in 2019. Its fleet comprises of wide body Boeing aircraft, this includes its flagship B787 Dreamliner and
narrow body Embraer E190 aircrafts. The on-board service is renowned and the lie-flat business class seat on the
wide-body aircraft is consistently voted among the world’s top 10. Kenya Airways takes pride in being at the forefront
of connecting Africa to the World and the World to Africa through its hub at the new ultra-modern Terminal 1A at
the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
For more information go to www.kenya-airways.com or call our 24-hour Customer Services Desk: +254 20 327 4747,
Twitter: @KenyaAirways, Facebook: KenyaAirways, Instagram: OfficialKenyaAirways
About Air Europa
Flying since 1986, Air Europa is a Spanish airline and a member of the SkyTeam alliance. The company's fleet of 50
aircraft is one of the most modern and sustainable in the industry, consisting of Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Boeing
737 aircrafts that guarantee maximum efficiency and comfort for its passengers. Air Europa flies to more than 55
destinations around the world and has a strategic position in the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport hub,
connecting Europe and America. The company stands out for its firm commitment to sustainability and
decarbonization, as well as for its commitment to innovation through the implementation of the most advanced
technologies for the digitalization and optimization of its processes. In addition, Air Europa offers a high level of
excellence to its passengers and is regularly ranked among the most punctual airlines in Europe.
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Kuria Kanyingi – Corporate Communications, Kenya
Airways:
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