AIR PEACE, ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES SIGN DEAL TO BOOST AFRICAN AIR CONNECTIVITY
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By: Hammad Fasasi
Nigeria’s Air Peace and Ethiopian Airlines have entered into a bilateral interline agreement aimed at strengthening air connectivity across Africa and other international destinations.
The partnership will allow passengers to book connecting flights operated by both airlines using a single ticket, eliminating the need for separate reservations on eligible journeys.
The agreement covers passenger ticketing and checked baggage services, enabling travellers to move conveniently between the two airlines’ networks.
According to a statement released on Tuesday, the arrangement will link Air Peace’s domestic and regional routes with Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive international network across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.
Commenting on the agreement, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, expressed delight at the partnership, describing Air Peace as one of Nigeria’s leading carriers.
“We are delighted to partner with Air Peace, a leading carrier in Nigeria, through this strategic interline agreement. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to enhancing connectivity, improving customer convenience, and supporting the growth of air travel across the African continent,” he said.
He added that combining the strengths of both airlines would create more travel opportunities and improve Africa’s connection with the rest of the world.
Under the arrangement, passengers travelling from major cities in Nigeria and West Africa will be able to connect to Ethiopian Airlines’ international destinations through its hub in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Similarly, international travellers arriving on Ethiopian Airlines flights will have access to onward connections within Nigeria and other West African destinations served by Air Peace.
The airlines also disclosed that eligible passengers would enjoy through-checked baggage services, allowing their luggage to be transferred to their final destinations without the need to collect and recheck them during connecting flights, where applicable.
The arrangement is expected to simplify travel procedures, particularly for passengers travelling to multiple destinations or using connecting flights.
Air Peace Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, described the agreement as a significant step towards improving aviation connectivity within Africa and linking the continent to international markets.
“This partnership with Ethiopian Airlines represents another significant milestone in our commitment to strengthening Africa’s aviation connectivity and bringing the continent closer together,” Onyema said.
He noted that combining Air Peace’s extensive domestic and regional operations, its growing international network and Ethiopian Airlines’ global reach would provide passengers with more convenient travel options.
According to him, the partnership would also promote stronger economic and commercial relationships among African countries.
“Beyond expanding travel options, this collaboration reflects our shared vision of fostering stronger economic, commercial and cultural ties across Africa and beyond,” he added.
Onyema further said Air Peace would continue to pursue strategic partnerships aimed at improving passenger experience, expanding connectivity and strengthening the competitiveness of African airlines.
The carriers also linked the agreement to efforts to deepen regional economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), noting that improved air connections could facilitate trade, investment and business travel.
They identified tourism as another potential beneficiary, explaining that easier bookings and expanded connecting services could improve access to destinations across the continent and beyond.
Ethiopian Airlines operates passenger and cargo services to more than 160 domestic and international destinations across five continents, while Air Peace provides domestic, regional and international flight services.
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