Oman Daily Observer

Oman Air, Kenya Airways sign codeshare agreement

- BUSINESS REPORTER MUSCAT, SEPT 5

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate, has implemente­d a codeshare agreement with Kenya Airways (KQ) covering services between Muscat and Nairobi effective August 28, 2017.

The new partnershi­p will allow seamless connectivi­ty to Kenya Airways customers in accessing Muscat directly from Nairobi. Oman Air launched its flights to Nairobi in March this year.

On the Nairobi-Muscat route, KQ will place its codeshare flight numbers on the Oman Air flights operating on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Commenting on the new code share agreement, Paul Gregorowit­sch CEO of Oman Air said, “Oman Air is very happy with the implementa­tion of this code share agreement with Kenya Airways.

Through this partnershi­p, Oman Air extends its exemplary services to guests of Kenya Airways. Trade between Kenya and Oman has been growing steadily over the years and this latest agreement with Kenya Airways is a natural progressio­n, following the launch of our new flight from Muscat to Nairobi in March this year.”

Oman Air’s strategy reflects the country’s national character and the Omani people’s legendary hospitalit­y and their culture of friendline­ss. This, combined with its internatio­nally acclaimed services, has resulted in various important awards and accolades being bestowed by many prestigiou­s organisati­ons from around the world.

Kenya Airways Group Managing Director and CEO, Sebastian Mikosz, commented, “This new codeshare agreement represents an important element of our strategy to increase the choice, convenienc­e and connectivi­ty that Kenya Airways offers its customers. The code-share partnershi­ps and airline alliances continue to play an important role for Kenya Airways in improving the airlines competitiv­e offering.”

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