Qatar Airways and RwandAir have signed a
codeshare agreement to offer travellers greater connectivity to more than 65 destinations
across Africa and the rest of the world.
As part of the deal, the
Rwandan flag carrier will also launch non-stop flights between
its hub in Kigali and Doha, from December.
The codeshare agreement simplifies ticketing,
check-in, boarding and baggage-check processes for passengers.
Ms. Yvonne Makolo, RwandAir Chief Executive
Officer, said, This is a major milestone for RwandAir and marks
the beginning of an exciting new journey with Qatar Airways. We
are also immensely proud to welcome Doha to our route network,
connecting customers with Qatars hub and further expanding their
flight map. This codeshare agreement will give our customers
significantly more choice and flexibility, allowing RwandAir to
strengthen its global presence and build on its strong and loyal
African customer base.
The new codeshare partnership will increase Qatar Airways
footprint in Africa, with access to destinations such as
Bujumbura, Kinshasa and Lubumbashi.
Additionally, the airlines recently announced
loyalty partnerships giving RwandAir Dream Miles and Qatar Airways
Privilege Club loyalty members access to each others destinations
with the opportunity to accrue and redeem miles across their
reciprocal route networks. Customers will also have access to the
airlines airport lounges at their hubs in Doha and Kigali.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr.
Akbar Al Baker, said, We share a very close and
collaborative bond with Rwanda and welcome RwandAirs new non-stop
service between Kigali and our home in Doha. With this
comprehensive codeshare agreement, we are committed to deliver
greater choice and connectivity to our customers in Africa and
around the world. The new partnership will help position Qatar
Airways in the region and complement our African expansion
strategy. As we brace ourselves to meet significantly increased
demand for long-awaited travel, I see dynamic partnerships like
this one helping to steer travel, tourism and trade firmly on the
path to recovery.
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