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Standard Chartered, Kenya Airways Partner to Enhance Travel for the Rich

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Ms Edith Chumba, Head of Wealth and Retail Banking at Standard Chartered and Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial & Customer Officer at Kenya Airways sign the official partnership agreement.
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Standard Chartered and Kenya Airways (KQ) have signed a strategic partnership designed to deliver exceptional value propositions, benefits and experiences for their clients.

The signing ceremony, held today at Standard Chartered’s Head Office, marked the start of a partnership focused on enhancing the service experience for both Standard Chartered affluent clients and Kenya Airways Asante Rewards Members.  This collaboration offers exclusive benefits such as: discounts for Standard Chartered customers and staff on holiday packages and flights, Double 360° Rewards Points on tickets purchased on Kenya Airways, status matching opportunities for Asante Rewards as well as joint advertising opportunities for both companies.

“At Standard Chartered, partnerships are central to creating value for our clients,” said Ms Edith Chumba, Head of Wealth and Retail Banking, Kenya from Standard Chartered, speaking at the event. “By collaborating with Kenya Airways, we are offering bespoke travel benefits that elevate the travel experience, making journeys more seamless, rewarding and sustainable. This partnership reaffirms our commitment to providing meaningful solutions to our clients and finding new ways to enhance their experiences, wherever life takes them.”

Standard Chartered clients will enjoy Ksh10,000 off the base price of KQ Holidays packages throughout February 2025 using promo code DISCOVER100 at checkout. The offer targets popular Valentine’s Day destinations including South Africa, Mauritius, Seychelles, United Arab Emirates, Mombasa and many more.

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The two brands will continue to enhance the partnership into other facets such as sustainability initiatives, staff propositions and technology integrations with the aim of elevating the client experience.

Mr Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial & Customer officer at Kenya Airways said this partnership with Standard Chartered reflects a 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 travellers. Together, we are making every journey more memorable, with a focus on exceptional service and added value,” said Mr Thairu.

This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both organisations to enhancing the lifestyles of their clients. By combining financial expertise with aviation excellence, Standard Chartered and Kenya Airways are setting a new standard in delivering tailored, world-class travel experiences.

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