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Air Peace, Ethiopian Airlines Seal Interline Deal, Reshape Africa’s Aviation Connectivity
Air Peace, Ethiopian Airlines Seal Interline Deal, Reshape Africa’s Aviation Connectivity
Bilateral agreement allows passengers to book eligible connecting flights operated by both airlines on a single ticket, with through-checked baggage services where applicable.
Partnership links Air Peace’s domestic, regional and international network with Ethiopian Airlines’ global operations covering more than 160 destinations across five continents.
The arrangement expands connections between African cities and destinations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas through the airlines’ respective networks.
Airline chiefs say partnership will strengthen continental integration, promote tourism and trade, and enhance Africa’s competitiveness in the global aviation industry.
November 9, () – Air Peace and Ethiopian Airlines have signed a bilateral interline agreement to expand air transport connectivity across Africa and beyond, providing passengers with wider destination choices and more convenient connections across their combined networks.
reports that the agreement, announced on Monday, November 9, will enable both airlines to issue tickets for eligible itineraries involving flights operated by the two carriers, allowing passengers to book connecting journeys under a single ticket.
The arrangement also provides for through-checked baggage services, where applicable, enabling passengers to check in their luggage at their point of departure and have it transferred to their final destination without the need for separate baggage re-checks during connecting journeys.
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The partnership links Air Peace’s extensive domestic and regional operations, alongside its growing international network, with Ethiopian Airlines’ global operations covering more than 160 passenger and cargo destinations across five continents.
Through the agreement, passengers travelling from major Nigerian and West African cities will have access to Ethiopian Airlines’ international destinations through its hub in Addis Ababa, while international travellers arriving on Ethiopian Airlines flights will have expanded onward connections across Nigeria and West Africa through Air Peace.
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The arrangement is expected to simplify connecting journeys by eliminating the need for separate bookings on eligible itineraries and improving baggage handling between the two airlines.
Speaking on the partnership, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, said the agreement reflected the airlines’ shared commitment to improving connectivity, enhancing passenger convenience and supporting the growth of air travel across Africa.
“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. By combining our strengths, we are creating more travel opportunities and bringing Africa closer to the world”, Tasew said.
Air Peace Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, described the agreement as another significant milestone in the airline’s efforts to strengthen aviation connectivity and bring African countries closer together.
“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 said combining Air Peace’s domestic, regional and growing international operations with Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive global network would create more opportunities for seamless travel across international markets.
“By combining Air Peace’s extensive domestic, regional network, and our growing international network with Ethiopian Airlines’ global reach, we are creating greater opportunities for seamless travel in and out of the African continent”, he stated.
Onyema said the partnership was also intended to encourage stronger economic, commercial and cultural relationships across Africa and beyond.
“Beyond expanding travel options, this collaboration reflects our shared vision of fostering stronger economic, commercial and cultural ties across Africa and beyond”, he added.
Reaffirming the airline’s commitment to strategic partnerships, he said: “At Air Peace, we remain committed to building strategic partnerships that enhance passenger convenience, broaden connectivity and position African aviation as a formidable force in global air transport.”
The agreement is expected to facilitate the movement of passengers, businesses and investments across African countries and international markets, while improving access to destinations for business and leisure travellers.
It also comes amid efforts by African countries to deepen economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which seeks to promote intra-African trade, investment and the movement of goods and services across the continent.
Improved air transport connectivity is a key component of the integration drive, providing links between commercial centres, facilitating business travel and opening up markets for tourism and investment.
The two airlines said their collaboration would help bridge markets, connect communities and create additional opportunities for travellers and businesses through simplified booking procedures, coordinated travel arrangements and wider network access.
Ethiopian Airlines, which has operated for eight decades, serves more than 160 domestic and international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. Its fleet includes Boeing 737, 777 and 787 aircraft, Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft, and De Havilland Q400 planes.
A member of Star Alliance, the airline has received several international aviation awards, including Skytrax’s Best Airline in Africa award for nine consecutive years and the APEX Best Overall in Africa award. It is also pursuing a multi-hub strategy through partnerships with ASKY in Lomé, Togo; Malawi Airlines in Lilongwe, Malawi; Zambia Airways in Lusaka, Zambia; and Air Congo in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, operates domestic, regional and international services with an expanding fleet and route network covering destinations across Africa, Europe, South America, the Caribbean and the Middle East.
The airline said it remained committed to expanding connectivity, promoting economic development and strengthening Nigeria and Africa’s participation in the global aviation industry.
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