The agreement connects Air Peace’s domestic and regional network with Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive international routes, offering passengers integrated ticketing and through-checked baggage services.
Air Peace and Ethiopian Airlines have signed a bilateral interline agreement aimed at expanding air travel connectivity across Africa and providing passengers with improved access to international destinations.
The agreement brings together West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, and Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading aviation group, in a strategic partnership designed to simplify travel, improve passenger convenience and strengthen connections between African markets and the rest of the world.
Under the arrangement, both airlines will collaborate on passenger travel and checked baggage services, allowing each carrier to issue tickets for eligible itineraries involving flights operated by the two airlines.
The partnership means passengers can book qualifying journeys on a single ticket and have their baggage checked through to their final destinations, where applicable. This eliminates the inconvenience of making separate bookings and collecting and re-checking baggage during connecting journeys.
The agreement will link Air Peace’s extensive domestic and regional network with Ethiopian Airlines’ international operations across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.
Consequently, passengers departing from major Nigerian and other West African cities will have improved access to Ethiopian Airlines’ global destinations through its Addis Ababa hub. Similarly, international travellers arriving on Ethiopian Airlines flights will enjoy expanded onward connections to destinations across Nigeria and West Africa through Air Peace’s network.
Commenting on the agreement, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, expressed delight at the partnership, describing Air Peace as a leading Nigerian carrier.
“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.
Similarly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Onyema, described the partnership as another significant milestone in the airline’s efforts to strengthen African aviation connectivity.
“This partnership with Ethiopian Airlines represents another significant milestone in our commitment to strengthening Africa’s aviation connectivity and bringing the continent closer together.
“By combining Air Peace’s extensive domestic and 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.
“Beyond expanding travel options, this collaboration reflects our shared vision of fostering stronger economic, commercial and cultural ties across Africa and beyond.
“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”, Onyema said.
Beyond the immediate benefits to passengers, the partnership is expected to support regional integration and economic development by facilitating the movement of people, businesses and investments across Africa and international markets.
With African economies pursuing deeper economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), improved air connectivity remains essential to trade facilitation, commercial cooperation and sustainable economic growth.
The interline agreement is therefore expected to help bridge markets, connect communities and create additional opportunities for businesses and travellers by making journeys across different African and international destinations easier.
The collaboration is also expected to boost tourism by improving access to destinations and reducing the complexities associated with connecting flights.
Through simplified ticketing, coordinated travel arrangements and wider network access, passengers will benefit from a more convenient journey from origin to destination.
The agreement further underscores the commitment of both airlines to strengthening customer service, expanding their respective market reach and contributing to the emergence of a more integrated and competitive African aviation industry.
Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian) is an African aviation success story that has evolved into a globally recognised airline over eight decades.
The airline operates passenger and cargo services to more than 160 domestic and international destinations across five continents, connecting Africa with the rest of the world.
Its fleet includes modern aircraft such as the Boeing 737, 777 and 787, Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000, and De Havilland Q400, reflecting its emphasis on passenger comfort and environmental sustainability.
A member of Star Alliance, Ethiopian has received several international recognitions, including Skytrax’s Best Airline in Africa Award for nine consecutive years, APEX’s Best Overall in Africa award and the Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport Award.
The airline’s strategic ambition is to become one of the world’s 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups.
As part of its Pan-African expansion strategy, Ethiopian operates a multi-hub network 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 the Congo.
Air Peace is Nigeria’s largest airline, operating 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 is committed to improving air connectivity, promoting economic development and positioning Nigeria and Africa as significant players in the global aviation industry.