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Between the investment made by Delta Air Lines and Korean Air, the interline agreements with SAS and Saudia, as well as the codeshare agreements with Air France and KLM, I still wonder how much longer it will be before the Canadian airline known as WestJet becomes a member of SkyTeam. Today, the carrier announced its latest partnership with yet another SkyTeam member airline: Kenya Airways. The two are entering into an interline agreement to expand connectivity across Africa.
The agreement significantly expands global reach for both airlines and offers travelers enhanced convenience, comfort, and access to new destinations. WestJet passengers can now travel seamlessly to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and beyond, with access to 35 destinations across Africa via Kenya Airways’ hub located there. Connections are made possible through WestJet’s expansive transatlantic network that offers single-point itineraries now available through key European and US gateways including Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, said:
Our newest interline partnership with Kenya Airways is a continuation of our tireless commitment to more global connectivity throughout WestJet’s network and beyond, unlocking new and enhanced access for WestJet guests to destinations across Africa. With the addition of new single-point access to Nairobi, WestJet is further leveraging its European and transborder connection points to offer convenient and affordable connectivity in service of business and leisure guests.”
Julius Thairu, Kenya Airways Chief Commercial & Customer Officer, added:
We are excited about this interline partnership that allows us to provide our customers with more option for connectivity across the Atlantic and especially in Canada. Our goal of connecting Africa to the World and the World to Africa remains a key component of our mission of propelling the prosperity of Africa by connecting its people cultures and markets.”
Anthony’s Take: Come on, WestJet. It’s time to join SkyTeam. The Canadian airline keeps moving closer to the airline alliance and I have to imagine it will join in the future.
(Image Credits: WestJet and Kenya Airways.)
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