Kenya Airways and Standard Chartered Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Travel Experiences
Kenya Airways (KQ)and Standard Chartered Bank have officially signed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing travel experiences for affluent clients.
The collaboration, announced today at Standard Chartered’s Head Office, introduces a suite of exclusive benefits designed to deliver greater convenience, rewards and seamless travel experiences.
The partnership will offer Standard Chartered’s affluent clients and Kenya Airways Asante Rewards members premium perks, including discounts on flights and holiday packages, double 360° Rewards Points on Kenya Airways ticket purchases, status matching for Asante Rewards and co-branded marketing initiatives.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Head of Wealth and Retail Banking, Kenya at Standard Chartered Edith Chumba, emphasized the importance of partnerships in delivering value to clients.
“By collaborating with Kenya Airways, we are offering bespoke travel benefits that make journeys more rewarding and sustainable,” she said.
This partnership reaffirms our commitment to enhancing client experiences, wherever life takes them.
“As part of the launch, Standard Chartered clients can enjoy KES 10,000 off the base price of Kenya Airways Holidays packages throughout February 2025 using the promo code DISCOVER100 at checkout. The offer is available for top Valentine’s Day destinations, including South Africa, Mauritius, Seychelles, the UAE and Mombasa,” she announced , adding that More details are available at Kenya Airways’ website.
Kenya Airways’ Chief Commercial and Customer Officer, Julius Thairu, highlighted the mutual benefits of the partnership.
“This collaboration reflects our shared goal of delivering seamless and rewarding travel experiences.By combining our strengths, we are enhancing the journey for modern travelers with a focus on exceptional service,” he said.
Additionally, he stated that beyond travel perks, the partnership will expand into sustainability initiatives, staff benefits and technology integrations to further elevate client experiences.
By merging financial expertise with aviation excellence, Standard Chartered and Kenya Airways are setting a new benchmark for tailored, world-class travel solutions.
As the partnership takes effect, clients can expect more personalized and rewarding travel experiences, reinforcing the brands’ commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.
