Kenya Airways, Safarilink Aviation expand their network

Kenya Airways and Safarilink Aviation have signed a new one-way codeshare agreement to expand their network to nine new locations.

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  • Kenya Airways and Safarilink Aviation have established a one-way codeshare agreement to enhance their network with nine new locations.
  • Customers can now book domestic safari connections and international flights on a single ticket, simplifying travel logistics.
  • The partnership will provide two daily flights to key safari destinations, improving access for tourists seeking wildlife experiences.
  • Kenya Airways aims to leverage this collaboration to expand its market reach and enhance travel experiences while supporting local communities.

Kenya Airways and Safarilink Aviation have signed a new one-way codeshare agreement to expand their network to nine new locations.

Customers can now book their domestic safari connections and international flights on a single ticket with Kenya Airways, making travel easy and convenient.

Two daily flights on Kenya Airways’ vast international network will service Amboseli, Nanyuki, Samburu, and key airstrips in the Maasai Mara.

Tourists looking to observe wildlife may travel more efficiently because this integration eliminates the need for separate reservations.

The airline claims that this collaboration is a significant step in its broader expansion plan, which aims to reach a larger audience by offering a better and more practical product solution. “It gives a competitive advantage in the market and improves connections with travel industry partners.”Kenya Airways said.

Allan Kilavuka, the CEO and Managing Director of Kenya Airways, stated that this collaboration is a prime example of clever innovation since it combines Safarilink’s expertise with last-mile connectivity to key safari locations with Kenya Airways’ global reach.

“By working together, we are maximizing aircraft use, decreasing ground delays, and providing our guests greater flexibility and more seamless travel experiences,” he stated.

Since tourism is Kenya’s primary source of income, we must enhance access to these remote airstrips to empower local populations and support conservation initiatives. There is a clear need for affordable, high-quality safari experiences, with leisure travel accounting for 44.2% of all visitor arrivals in Kenya in 2024,

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Olumide Adesina
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Olumide Adesina is a French-born Nigerian financial writer. He tracks, analyzes, and reports changes in financial markets with over 15 years of working experience in investment trading.

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