Kenya Airways and Standard Chartered Bank have officially signed a strategic partnership aimed at delivering exceptional value propositions, benefits, and experiences for their clients.
The signing ceremony, held on Monday at Standard Chartered Bank’s head office, marked the beginning of a collaboration focused on enhancing the service experience for both Standard Chartered Affluent clients and Kenya Airways Asante Rewards members. The partnership offers exclusive benefits, including discounts for Standard Chartered customers and staff on holiday packages and flights, double 360° Rewards Points on tickets purchased with Kenya Airways, status matching opportunities for Asante Rewards, and joint advertising opportunities for both companies.
- Speaking at the event, Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial & Customer Officer at Kenya Airways, said: “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. Together, we are making every journey more memorable, with a focus on exceptional service and added value.”
Standard Chartered clients will enjoy a discount of Ksh 10,000 on the base price of KQ Holiday packages throughout February 2025 by using the promo code DISCOVER100 at checkout. The offer targets popular Valentine’s Day destinations, including South Africa, Mauritius, Seychelles, the United Arab Emirates, Mombasa, and more.
The two brands plan to expand the partnership into other areas, such as sustainability initiatives, staff propositions, and technology integrations, with the goal of elevating the client experience.
- Edith Chumba, Head of Wealth and Retail Banking, Kenya at Standard Chartered, added: “At Standard Chartered, our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to going beyond banking to create meaningful experiences that add value to their lives. This partnership with Kenya Airways reflects that commitment, bringing exclusive travel benefits that make journeys more seamless, rewarding, and sustainable. It reaffirms our dedication to always putting our clients first and finding new ways to enhance their experiences, wherever life takes them.”
This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both organizations to enhancing their clients’ lifestyles. By combining financial expertise with aviation excellence, Standard Chartered and Kenya Airways are setting a new benchmark in delivering tailored, world-class travel experiences. As the partnership takes effect, Standard Chartered clients and Asante Rewards members can look forward to an enhanced travel experience designed to offer greater convenience, recognition, and rewards.
