Standard Chartered Partners with Kenya Airways to Enhance Travel Experiences

Standard Chartered and Kenya Airways (KQ) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering exceptional value propositions, benefits, and experiences for their clients. The official signing ceremony, held at Standard Chartered’s Head Office, marks the beginning of a collaboration designed to elevate travel experiences for Standard Chartered’s affluent clients and Kenya Airways Asante Rewards members.

Exclusive Benefits for Clients

The partnership introduces a range of exclusive perks for Standard Chartered customers and Kenya Airways Asante Rewards members:

• Discounts on Holiday Packages and Flights: Standard Chartered clients and staff will enjoy special discounts on Kenya Airways holiday packages and flights.
• Double 360° Rewards Points: Clients purchasing Kenya Airways tickets will earn double rewards points, enhancing their loyalty benefits.
• Status Matching Opportunities: Asante Rewards members can enjoy status matching opportunities, offering more recognition and privileges.
• Joint Advertising Initiatives: The partnership will also explore collaborative marketing strategies to promote these offerings.

Special Valentine’s Day Offer

To celebrate the launch of this partnership, Standard Chartered clients can enjoy KES 10,000 off the base price of Kenya Airways Holidays packages throughout February 2025. By using the promo code DISCOVER100 at checkout, clients can access this discount for popular Valentine’s Day destinations, including South Africa, Mauritius, Seychelles, the United Arab Emirates, Mombasa, and more. Further details are available here.

Leadership Remarks

Edith Chumba, Head of Wealth and Retail Banking, Kenya at Standard Chartered, emphasized the importance of partnerships in delivering value:

"At Standard Chartered, partnerships are central to creating value for our clients. By collaborating with Kenya Airways, we are offering bespoke travel benefits that elevate the travel experience, making journeys more seamless, rewarding, and sustainable."

Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial & Customer Officer at Kenya Airways, echoed similar sentiments:

"This partnership with Standard Chartered reflects our shared goal of delivering seamless and rewarding travel experiences. By combining our strengths, we are creating exclusive benefits that cater to the needs of modern travelers."

The partnership will evolve to include initiatives in sustainability, staff benefits, and technology integrations, all aimed at enhancing client experiences. This collaboration highlights the shared commitment of both organizations to improve the lifestyles of their clients through tailored, world-class travel experiences.