Air Senegal has announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Royal Air Maroc, further strengthening air connectivity between West Africa, Europe, and North America.
The extended codeshare agreement will offer passengers access to new destinations including Milan, Barcelona, Montreal, and Lyon, all via Casablanca, starting from July 21.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 8, by the CEO of Air Senegal via a statement on X (formerly Twitter).
“Following my meeting with Mr. Abdelhamid Addou, Chairman and CEO of Royal Air Maroc, as well as the work carried out by our respective teams, I am pleased to announce the extension of the code-sharing agreement between Air Senegal and Royal Air Maroc,” the statement read.
Originally signed in September 2023, the codeshare agreement already enabled both airlines to transfer passengers and issue tickets across each other’s networks.
The latest extension enhances this cooperation by allowing Air Senegal passengers to book single-ticket journeys to four additional international destinations.
“Today, we are taking a further step,” added the Air Senegal CEO, highlighting that customers will now benefit from simplified travel procedures, expanded route options, and seamless connectivity to Europe and North America.
The partnership is expected to provide a significant boost to customer convenience and regional aviation infrastructure.
Welcoming the development, the Air Senegal CEO described the collaboration as “a cooperation that embodies our shared desire to build a strong African aviation industry, open to the world and focused on customer experience.”
Royal Air Maroc has a longstanding history in Senegal, having operated in the country since 1958 when it first launched the Casablanca-Dakar route.
Currently, it ranks as the second most active airline in the Senegalese market after Air Senegal, running multiple weekly flights between Dakar and Casablanca.
The strengthened alliance is expected to play a vital role in enhancing international connectivity, promoting economic ties, and supporting the growth of Africa’s aviation sector.
About The Author
