Standard Chartered Head of Wealth and Retail Banking, Kenya, Edith Chumba, and Qatar Airways Regional Manager for East Africa, Fadi Zuraikat, during the partnership agreement between Standard Chartered and Qatar Airways.
Standard Chartered has partnered with Qatar Airways to launch an exclusive travel campaign offering affluent clients premium travel discounts. Themed “Your Wealth Deserves a World-Class Journey,” the campaign provides Standard Chartered clients with collective offers of up to 32% discounts on Qatar Airways (Flights 12% discount, Qatar Holidays 10% discount, and Qatar Airways Student Club from 10% discount) to more than 170 destinations, 4,000 Privilege Club points, and additional travel privileges. This is complemented by enhanced Standard Chartered Visa card benefits such as triple reward points for online bookings, complimentary access to over 1200 global airport lounges, and up to USD 2.5 million travel insurance.
The partnership builds on Standard Chartered’s global affluent strategy under the campaign “Now’s Your Time for Wealth,” to expand its affluent business and cement its position as a leading international wealth manager. Edith Chumba, Head of Wealth & Retail Banking, Kenya and East Africa, Standard Chartered, said: “Our affluent clients expect more than financial solutions; they seek world-class experiences and exclusive privileges that align with their global ambitions. Through our partnership with Qatar Airways, we are delivering both premium travel experiences and competitive wealth solutions that empower our clients to grow, protect, and enjoy their wealth, especially during this festive season.”
Hendrik Du Prees, Vice President Africa & Global Leisure Sales, Qatar Airways, said: “Qatar Airways is delighted to partner with Standard Chartered to provide clients with a seamless blend of travel and lifestyle benefits. With our award-winning service, global network, and exclusive privileges, we are ensuring that Standard Chartered’s affluent customers enjoy unmatched travel experiences during the festive season and beyond.”
With an international footprint across 25 markets and four major wealth hubs in Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, and Jersey, Standard Chartered is well-positioned to serve Kenya’s expanding pool of High-Net-Worth Individuals [HNWIs]. The latest Henley & Partners Wealth Report (June 2025) shows that Kenya’s pool of HNWIs worth at least USD 1 million (Sh129.2 million) stands at 6,800, while projections show that the number of dollar millionaires in Kenya will rise by 65% over the next decade.
Qatar Airways, a nine-time Skytrax Airline of the Year winner, operates three daily flights from Nairobi and connects travellers to over 170 destinations worldwide.The collaboration underscores both brands’ commitment to being lifestyle partners of choice for Kenya’s affluent and aspirational clients, combining financial growth with access to global travel privileges.
