Partners
Freight Forwarders
Astral Aviation's freight forwarder programme gives IATA-accredited agents direct access to our capacity, products and commercial team — with competitive rates and a partnership built on transparency.
Your Gateway to Africa
Freight forwarders are the backbone of Astral Aviation's commercial network. Whether you're moving general cargo, specialised shipments or full charters, we want to be your preferred carrier on African and Middle Eastern routes.
New forwarders can apply for an agency agreement through our commercial team. Existing IATA-accredited agents can begin booking with Astral immediately — contact us for your rate sheet and agent pack.
Getting Started
Contact our commercial team
Reach out via the contact form or call our sales office in Nairobi.
Submit IATA accreditation
Provide your IATA agent code and company registration details.
Receive your rate sheet
We'll send your personalised rate sheet and agency agreement within 48 hours.
Start booking
Book capacity by email or phone with your dedicated account manager.
Trusted Freight Forwarders
Why Book with Astral
Dedicated Account Manager
A named sales contact at Astral for rates, capacity queries, bookings and escalations — no call centres.
Competitive Rates
Volume-linked rate structures and SPA (Special Prorate Agreement) pricing available for qualifying forwarders.
Capacity Guarantee Options
Blocked space agreements (BSA) available on key routes for forwarders needing certainty of weekly capacity.
Specialist Product Access
Full access to Astral Express, Pharma, DGR, Fresh and Protect products — all bookable under your agency code.
Proactive Communication
Advance notice of schedule changes, capacity restrictions and special uplift opportunities sent directly to your team.
Claims & Recovery Support
Dedicated claims handling with target response times — we take claims seriously and resolve them fairly.
Ready to partner with us?
Contact our sales team to get your rate sheet.