Kenya Airways and Virgin Atlantic, both members of the SkyTeam alliance, have unveiled a strategic codeshare partnership. 

Virgin Atlantic will place its code on Kenya Airways' London flights, providing passengers with seamless access to Kenya Airways' extensive network of destinations in Africa and beyond.

Kenya Airways will place its code on Virgin Atlantic flights to Caribbean destinations including the Bahamas, Barbados, and Grenada, opening travel opportunities for customers of both airlines. 

“Through the synergy of our respective strengths and networks, our goal is to enhance the travel experience for our esteemed customers, providing them with expanded choices, enhanced convenience, and seamless connectivity to vital destinations worldwide,” said Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial and Customer Officer of Kenya Airways. 

Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer of Virgin Atlantic, added: “As a fellow member of the SkyTeam alliance, we know our customers will enjoy a seamless travel experience, with more opportunities to earn and spend their miles with increased benefits for our Sky Priority members.

“We’re committed to enhancing connectivity and, as the only UK airline to codeshare on the Heathrow to Nairobi route, we’ll be providing more choice and flexibility for customers booking with Virgin Atlantic.” 

In addition to enhanced connectivity, the codeshare agreement will offer enhanced reciprocal benefits to members of Kenya Airways’ frequent flyer programme Asante Rewards, and Virgin Atlantic's frequent flyer programme, Flying Club.

Asante Rewards members will be able to accrue miles on Virgin Atlantic flights, while Flying Club members will enjoy the same privilege when travelling on Kenya Airways flights.