IN a strategic move, Kenya Airways (KQ), the national carrier of Kenya, revealed on Thursday the expansion of its codeshare partnership with South African Airways (SAA). The extended collaboration now includes direct flights from South Africa to South America, specifically targeting Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Passengers can now embark on a seamless travel journey to Sao Paulo via Johannesburg on a single ticket, benefitting from the codeshare agreement between KQ and SAA. The initiative leverages the recently reintroduced South African Airways flight to Sao Paulo (GRU).
Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial and Customer Officer at Kenya Airways, expressed enthusiasm about the expanded strategic cooperation. ‘Together, we are dedicated to providing passengers with unmatched travel options, world-class services, and an expanded global reach,’ Thairu stated in a press release issued in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital.
Kenya Airways highlighted the superior travel option this alliance presents for those journeying between Africa and South America. The direct link from South Africa to South America through this collaboration is emphasised as the most direct, contributing significantly to reducing the overall carbon footprint and promoting sustainability in air travel.
‘This partnership ensures simplified logistics, reduced layover times, and an enhanced overall travel experience from Kenya to Brazil,’ Kenya Airways declared, emphasising the tangible benefits that travellers can expect. The streamlined connection aims to offer passengers an efficient and convenient way to traverse the vast distance between the two continents.
As Kenya Airways and South African Airways deepen their cooperation, the expansion of the codeshare partnership signals a commitment to providing enhanced services and travel options for passengers, while also prioritising sustainability in the aviation industry. The new route to Sao Paulo reflects a milestone in air travel connectivity between Africa and South America, positioning the airlines as key players in fostering seamless global travel experiences.