A new interline partnership agreement between Canadian airline WestJet and Kenya Airways, the sole African carrier in the SkyTeam Alliance, will significantly enhance connectivity across both carriers’ networks.

The agreement, which was announced on July 24, 2025, will allow WestJet passengers to seamlessly travel to Nairobi and beyond, with expanded access to 35 destinations in Africa, through its network of European and transborder connections.

Kenya Airways’ passengers will benefit from single stop access to Calgary, Halifax, St. John’s and Toronto, feeding into 69 North American destinations.

“Our newest interline partnership with Kenya Airways is a continuation of our tireless commitment to more global connectivity throughout WestJet’s network and beyond, unlocking new and enhanced access for WestJet guests to destinations across Africa,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive vice-president and chief commercial officer. “With the addition of new single-point access to Nairobi, WestJet is further leveraging its European and transborder connection points to offer convenient and affordable connectivity in service of business and leisure guests.”

Julius Thairu, Kenya Airways’ chief commercial & customer officer, says, “We are excited about this interline partnership that allows us to provide our customers with more option for connectivity across the Atlantic and especially in Canada. Our goal of connecting Africa to the World and the World to Africa remains a key component of our mission of propelling the prosperity of Africa by connecting its people cultures and markets.”

With new single-point connection access via Paris, Amsterdam, London (Gatwick), London (Heathrow) and New York (JFK) to Nairobi, WestJet guests can now book a single ticket with a connected itinerary between WestJet and Kenya Airways’ networks with single point check-in and through-checked bags. Bookings will be available through a travel agent or third-party ticket sales websites.