Delta Air Lines, KQ ink pact

Delta Air Lines has announced a partnership with SkyTeam partner Kenya Airways to offer convenient connecting flights between Monrovia, Liberia, and Accra, Ghana.

The services will begin September 1, operating three times a week on a Boeing 737 aircraft operated by Kenya Airways.

The Kenya Airways flight will offer seamless and convenient connections with Delta’s non-stop flights between Accra’s Kotoka International Airport and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

“Delta has had a presence in Liberia for four years and we are pleased to be able to continue this association with the country through our new partnership with Kenya Airways,” said Perry Cantarutti, Delta’s senior vice president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

“Delta recognises the importance of offering services between Monrovia and the US and we would like to thank the Liberian Government for its continued support. Delta remains committed to the country and facilitating travel to the US with our Kenya Airways partner.”

Kenya Airways’ Regional General Manager for West Africa, America, Europe & Asia Pacific, Julius Thairu said the strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines enhances the airlines’ presence in West Africa and cements its position as Africa’s premier airline.

“By providing a seamless connection from Liberia to Delta’s Accra to New York service, it significantly boosts Kenya Airways’ efforts to link Africa to the rest of the world,” he said.

Passengers connecting onto Delta’s Accra to New York-JFK services from Kenya Airways will enjoy through check-in for their entire journey the the US. They will proceed to the transit lounge, without further immigration clearance.