Rwanda’s flag carrier RwandAir on Monday signed a partnership deal with Qatar Airways to boost connectivity and provide more travel opportunities for both airlines, an official statement obtained by APA in Kigali said.
The airline said that this was a commercial initiative, pending the ongoing implementation of the agreement where Qatar Airways acquired 49 per cent stake in RwandAir.
Under the new agreement, RwandAir Dream Miles and Qatar Airways Privilege Club loyalty members will access each other’s destinations with the opportunity to ‘earn and burn’ points across their reciprocal route networks, it said.
Commenting on the move, Yvonne Manzi Makolo, CEO of RwandAir said the airline is incredibly proud to be the first Sub-Saharan African airline to enter into partnership with Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
“We believe this initiative is a major step forward to greater cooperation between Africa’s most ambitious airline and one of the world’s most prestigious international carriers,” she added.
Under the new deal, RwandAir Dream Miles members will be able to fly to more than 140 destinations served by Qatar Airways using miles earned by flights bought through RwandAir.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker said this is a door to opportunities for customers of both airlines.
“It will allow members of Privilege Club and Dream Miles to enjoy significant benefits including world class travel experiences on our strong complementary networks.”
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