Kenya Airways to offer Delta passengers with connections in Africa

Kenya Airways has won additional business to provide connections for passengers flying to the United States from Liberia through Accra, Ghana.

The new deal came as result of its partnership with American carrier Delta Air Lines.

According to a statement released Friday, Kenya Airways will provide connections between Accra, Ghana and Monrovia, Liberia for Delta passengers.

Delta flies directly from New York City to Accra and has been providing an onward connection for passengers going to Liberia. This will now be taken over by KQ.

“This strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines enhances our presence in West Africa,” said Kenya Airways’ regional manager for West Africa, America, Europe and Asia Pacific, Mr Julius Thairu.

The flights will begin on September 1, 2014 and will operate three times a week on a Boeing 737 aircraft.

“This service replaces Delta’s three-times weekly operations from Monrovia’s Roberts International Airport to Accra, Ghana,” Delta senior vice president for Europe the Middle East and Africa Perry Cantarutti, said.

SkyTeam ALLIANCE

Both Kenya Airways and Delta are members of the SkyTeam alliance, a global partnership bringing together over 20 airlines. The new deal is in line with KQ’s Africa focused strategy. The continent accounts for more than 50 per cent of KQ’s revenue and the airline wants to grow its connections within the continent.

In the 2012/2013 financial year, West Africa was the highest source of revenue for KQ outside Kenya. In West Africa, the airline’s destinations include Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal.