18 Mar 2026

Kenya Airways and CemAir Sign Interline Agreement to Expand Connectivity into South Africa

Nairobi, Kenya March 18, 2026_ Kenya Airways (KQ), Kenya’s national carrier, today announced the signing of a strategic interline agreement with CemAir (5Z), a leading South African regional airline. This partnership will significantly expand the airline’s network by enabling seamless connections via Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT), further strengthening connectivity across key markets in Africa.

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Kenya Airways and CemAir Sign Interline Agreement to Expand Connectivity into South Africa

Under this agreement, KQ customers will now have access to Cemair’s network on key routes from Johannesburg to ten domestic destinations including; Bloemfontein, Hoedspruit and Kimberley within South Africa, as well as 4 regional points such as Maun, Victoria Falls, and Harare. Similarly, CemAir customers will benefit from seamless connections onto Kenya Airways flights to 15 destinations across Africa, including major hubs such as Dar es Salaam, Addis Ababa, Entebbe, Accra, and Abidjan. This will allow them to enjoy single-ticket itineraries and coordinated connections, creating a smoother travel experience across multiple African markets.

“We are pleased to partner with CemAir to further expand our network and offer our customers more seamless travel options across the continent,” said Captain George Kamal, Ag. Group Managing Director & CEO, Kenya Airways. “This collaboration reflects our continued commitment to connecting Africa’s people, cultures, and markets, while creating opportunities that support the growth and prosperity of the regions we serve.”

Miles van der Molen, Chief Executive Officer of CemAir, added, “We are delighted to be upgrading our longstanding relationship with Kenya Airways to a strategic partnership. Our combined networks and strengths create a solid foundation for future growth and connectivity across the continent and beyond, and we look forward to deepening this collaboration for the benefit of our customers.”

Kenya Airways currently operates three daily flights to Johannesburg and 9 weekly flights to Cape Town from Nairobi, providing strong feed into the expanded network opportunity enabled by this partnership. This collaboration aligns with Kenya Airways’ ongoing strategy to grow its network through partnerships that deliver greater connectivity and value for passengers across the continent and beyond.

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