Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways seal strategic partnership
The MoU was signed today by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Eng Badr Mohammed Al Meer and Kenya Airways Group Managing Director and CEO Allan Kilavuka.
The partnership will see Qatar Airways introducing a third daily frequency between Doha and Nairobi in codeshare with Kenya Airways, with flights due to be available for booking over the coming days. The new offering will be complemented by the launch of Kenya Airways operated, and Qatar Airways marketed, flights between Mombasa and Doha during the coming winter season. The two airlines will also codeshare on both networks to offer seamless connections and greater choice for travellers from around the world.
Additionally, both Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways will look to develop collaboration in other parts of the business, including cargo, airport and ground services, product development, loyalty programmes, procurement as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul.
Al Meer said: 'This partnership is yet another demonstration of our deepening ties with the African region. Today's agreement – which comes as we celebrate 20 years of flying to Kenya – is coupled with our recognisable record of partnerships across the continent, most recently through our investment in Airlink. Our growing collaboration with our African counterparts ensures that Qatar Airways continues to contribute to the continent's rapidly evolving aviation and economic ecosystem.'
Kilavuka said: 'This partnership perfectly aligns with our airline's robust turnaround strategy, which saw Kenya Airways' return to profit for the first time in more than a decade earlier this year. The collaboration will also help expedite Kenya Airways' efforts to boost tourism and air cargo activities, turning these and others into pivotal economic growth propellers for Kenya and the East Africa region.'
The partnership highlights two leading airlines collaborating to bring excellence to their global community of travellers. Kenya Airways, for the fourth consecutive year, has been recognised as Africa's Leading Airline and Business Class by the World Travel Awards 2025.
Qatar Airways – the only five-star global airline based in the Middle East and the reigning World's Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2025 – offers over 170 weekly flights to 30 cities across Africa.
Over the past year, Qatar Airways has also optimised its schedule in most African destinations to improve connectivity to key destinations, including Brussels, Guangzhou, London, New York, and Washington through its award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
ILoveQatar.net
5 hours ago
- ILoveQatar.net
Qatar Airways to resume flights to Aleppo, Syria from 10 August 2025
On 16 July 2025, Qatar Airways announced the resumption of three weekly flights to Aleppo, Syria from 10 August 2025. The flights will be increased to four weekly flights from 1 September 2025. Qatar Airways operations to the city first began in 2011. The airline resumed flights to Damascus in early 2025, making Aleppo the second Syrian destination to connect to the airline's global network. Qatar Airways flights to Aleppo (ALP): From 10 August, the airline will resume three weekly flights to Aleppo. Departing every Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday: Doha (DOH) to Aleppo (ALP) – Flight QR414: Departure 08:30, Arrival 11:40 Aleppo (ALP) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR415: Departure 13:55, Arrival 17:00 From 01 September, the airline will increase to four weekly flights to Aleppo. Departing every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday: Doha (DOH) to Aleppo (ALP) – Flight QR414: Departure 08:30, Arrival 11:40 Aleppo (ALP) to Doha (DOH) – Flight QR415: Departure 13:55, Arrival 17:00 Aleppo will join Qatar Airways' vast network of more than 170 global destinations. The resumption represents the airline's commitment to increasing connectivity in the region and the world through Qatar Airways' award-winning hub, the world-class Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. Qatar Airways Privilege Club members can make their trips more rewarding by collecting Avios on their flights as well as shopping and dining at Qatar Duty Free at Hamad International Airport. Members can spend their Avios on travel and lifestyle rewards of their choice including bidding on money-can't-buy experiences with Privilege Club Collection. Qatar Airways, a benchmark for excellence in the industry, remains a prominent leader in global connectivity and operates to over 170 destinations worldwide. Bookings can be made at or through the airline's mobile application. Source and cover image: Qatar Airways
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Ministry of Culture organises trip to South Africa to visit historical landmarks
QNA Doha With the aim of building bridges of human and cultural communication between peoples, and contributing to building a thoughtful and aware personality among participants, through openness to diverse cultures, acquiring new experiences in an educational and interactive context, and introducing them to Qatari culture and traditions, the Ministry of Culture, represented by the ministry's Nomas Center, is organising a cultural trip to the Republic of South Africa, during the period from August 1 to 9, under the theme science, literature and the company of Majid for the age group of 9-14 years. Marking the occasion, Director of the Nomas Center Ghanem Abdulrahman Al Kuwari said that this trip, which brings together a group of children from various age groups, builds on previous trips the center has organized to Norway, Malaysia, and Uzbekistan. The goal is to learn about other cultures and exchange cultures between us and them by organizing trips and visits to the most prominent heritage sites in South Africa. He said that such trips provide children with various skills, particularly self-reliance and the discovery of an aspect of South African culture. He indicated that the trip aims to promote cultural exchange and enrich the participants' historical knowledge. He also addressed the schedule of events that the center will organize in South Africa, which includes field visits to a number of landmarks, in addition to holding heritage workshops. He highlighted that the schedule of events is diverse and comprehensive, aiming to provide participating students with the greatest possible knowledge and exposure to the cultural aspects of South Africa. The trip programme includes field visits to several of Cape Town's key cultural and tourist attractions, including the Castle of Good Hope, one of Africa's oldest colonial forts, and the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art, which celebrates modern African art. Participants will also visit the Cape Town Science Center, where they will engage in interactive science experiences that foster critical thinking and exploration.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Airways unveils Privilege Club Pro loyalty subscription service
Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways' loyalty programme has launched Privilege Club Pro, a subscription service for members to seamlessly collect additional Avios and Qpoints on a monthly basis. This marks the first time a loyalty programme with Avios has introduced a subscription that allows members to collect status points, setting a new standard for how members can boost their rewards and tier status. Privilege Club Pro is the latest product developed in partnership with Points, a Plusgrade company specialising in ancillary revenue solutions. The subscription service allows members to grow their Avios balance and provides greater opportunities to enjoy spending on rewards, including bidding on money-can't-buy experiences on Privilege Club Collection, booking award seat flights, shopping at Qatar Duty Free, and hundreds of partners worldwide. Qatar Airways Senior Vice-President Business-to-Consumer Christophe Guittard said, 'As a lifestyle loyalty programme, Privilege Club continues to expand the way members engage with their everyday transactions by ensuring steady, predictable progress toward meaningful rewards. 'Our latest addition, Privilege Club Pro, is a flexible subscription offering that brings members closer to their goals. By boosting their monthly Avios and Qpoints balance, members can now plan ahead for their dream trip or elevate their journey with upgrades and exclusive moments at Qatar Duty Free—home to one of the most expansive collections of luxury brands in any airport, alongside curated boutiques and world-class dining options. It reflects our continued commitment to rewarding loyalty in more personal, relevant, and exciting ways, and we look forward to welcoming members to this new chapter.' Members can subscribe to Privilege Club Pro on and the Qatar Airways app and choose from a monthly or yearly plan to unlock additional savings through four tiers: Access – provides loyalty members with 2,500 Avios per month; subscription costs $50 per month or $500 per year. Select – provides loyalty members with 7,500 Avios per month; subscription costs $130 per month or $1,300 per year. Exclusive – provides loyalty members with 15,000 Avios per month; subscription costs $240 per month or $2,400 per year. Ultimate – provides loyalty members with 20,000 Avios and five Qpoints per month; subscription costs $350 per month or $3,500 per year. With Privilege Club Pro Ultimate, subscribers will enjoy the added rewards of Qpoints, enabling them to build their balance to sustain their tier status or upgrade. The amount of Qpoints required in members' balance to upgrade their loyalty status is as follows: Burgundy to Silver - 150 Qpoints Silver to Gold - 300 Qpoints Gold to Platinum -600 Qpoints Loyalty members looking to spend their Avios on exclusive experiences can visit Privilege Club Collection to bid on curated and premium sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and culture packages.
