Hi...I have no experience with Kenya Airways so appreciate any info.

I have an Flying Blue award flight operated by Kenya Airways from Male, Seychelles to Nairobi (economy class).

That connects to an Alitalia-ticketed Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Rome (then Delta Rome-Atlanta-Los Angeles biz class).

Can I link reservations since both flights are operated by Kenya Airways and I'd like to check luggage through and also be protected in case of a delayed or canceled flight from Seychelles?

Thanks!