Kenya Airways and South African Airways Partnership to include Codeshare on South America

Nairobi, 28 th December 2023 – Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), has announced an
expansion of its codeshare partnership with South African Airways (SAA) to include direct flights from
South Africa to South America.

Starting this month, customers will now experience a seamless travel
journey to Sao Paulo, Brazil, via Johannesburg on one ticket, as KQ codeshares on the recently
reintroduced South Africa Airways flight to Sao Paulo (GRU).

This collaboration establishes unparalleled connectivity, offering the most direct flight option from this region, contrasting with current routes that often involve transits through the Middle East, Europe, or North America.

The strategic partnership, built on a shared commitment to enhancing connectivity and elevating the
passenger experience, unites the strengths of two leading African airlines. Focused on flexibility,
convenience, and traveler choice, this alliance provides a superior option for those journeying between
Africa and South America.

Notably, the South Africa-South America link through this collaboration
stands out as the most direct, reducing the overall carbon footprint and contributing to sustainability in
air travel.

Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial and Customer Officer at Kenya Airways, expressed the excitement
surrounding this strategic move, stating, “Customers will now enjoy an expanded strategic cooperation,
offering enhanced connectivity and a superior joint offering. Together, we are dedicated to providing
passengers with unmatched travel options, world-class services, and an expanded global reach.”

This partnership ensures seamless onward connectivity, enabling customers to experience an integrated
travel journey from Kenya Airways’ network to South African Airways’ South American network, all
under one ticket. Travelers will benefit from simplified logistics, reduced layover times, and an enhanced
overall travel experience from Kenya to Brazil.

With this collaboration, Kenya Airways and South African Airways are redefining air travel, offering
customers the most direct route, a stark contrast to the current options that often involve extended
layovers in the Middle East, Europe, or North America