*New partnership offers customers greater choices, says RwandAir
RWANDAIR has announced its major new codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines for expanded and seamless services to customers.
In a statement issued early in the week by the emerging African Airline, its Chief Executive Officer, Yvonne Makolo, stated that the new codeshare partnership will offer the African airline’s customers greater travel choices and seamless connection opportunities in both Kigali and Istanbul.
“RwandAir customers travelling from Africa can now enjoy easy access to Turkish Airlines’ extensive network of over 300 worldwide destinations, giving Africa even greater global connectivity.
“Those travelling with Turkish Airlines can also benefit from this codeshare agreement, with customers arriving in Kigali now being able to enjoy smooth onward connection across RwandAir’s African network.
Makolo said RwandAir was excited to have entered into the new agreement with Turkish Airlines known for its versatility across the globe.
“We are incredibly excited to have signed this new codeshare agreement with one of the world’s largest and leading carriers, Turkish Airlines.
“This landmark move will not only allow our customers to access the 124 countries served by Turkish Airlines but will improve connections for inbound travellers to Africa via our extensive continental network.
“RwandAir is always exploring new commercial opportunities to expand its reach into markets which can deliver financial return and benefit our growing customer base.”
Makolo disclosed that currently, Turkish Airlines offers daily flights between RwandAir’s Kigali base and the carrier’s home hub in Istanbul.
The agreement, the CEO said, followed the African airline’s recently launched codeshares with leading airlines such as Qatar Airways. He added that from its hub at the heart of Africa at Kigali International Airport, RwandAir is renowned for its excellent on-time performance, customer service and safety on air.
According to him, RwandAir currently operates to 24 destinations across East, Central, West and Southern Africa. Other destinations are the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
