Air Peace and Ethiopian Airlines have signed a bilateral interline agreement to strengthen air transport connectivity across Africa. The airline partnership will expand travel opportunities for passengers while linking Nigeria’s domestic and regional markets with Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive international network. The agreement marks another significant step towards improving connections between African destinations and major global markets.
The arrangement covers passenger travel and checked baggage services. It allows both airlines to issue tickets for eligible itineraries involving flights operated by the two carriers. Consequently, passengers can book qualifying journeys on a single ticket rather than making separate reservations with each airline.
Travellers will also benefit from through-checked baggage to their final destinations, where applicable. This eliminates the inconvenience of collecting and rechecking luggage during qualifying connecting journeys. The airline partnership is therefore expected to simplify travel arrangements and improve the overall passenger experience.
Airline Partnership Connects African and Global Networks
The agreement links Air Peace’s extensive domestic and regional operations with Ethiopian Airlines’ international network. The Ethiopian carrier serves destinations across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.
Consequently, passengers departing from major Nigerian and West African cities will gain access to Ethiopian Airlines’ international destinations through its Addis Ababa hub. Similarly, international passengers arriving on Ethiopian Airlines flights will have additional onward travel options across Nigeria and West Africa through Air Peace’s domestic network.
The expanded connectivity will provide greater flexibility for passengers travelling for business, tourism and other purposes. It will also strengthen the commercial relationship between two major African carriers seeking broader market access.
Commenting on the agreement, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, welcomed the collaboration. He described the arrangement as a strategic step towards improving connectivity and passenger convenience across the continent.
“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,” he said.
Onyema Highlights Strategic Importance of Airline Partnership
Air Peace Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Allen Onyema, described the agreement as another milestone in the airline’s connectivity strategy. He said combining both carriers’ networks would create more opportunities for seamless travel across Africa and 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. 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.
“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.
Agreement Expected to Support African Economic Integration
Beyond passenger convenience, the airline partnership is expected to support regional integration and economic development. Improved air connectivity facilitates the movement of people, businesses, investments and commercial opportunities across national borders.
The agreement also comes as African economies pursue deeper integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Efficient air transport remains important for supporting trade, tourism and stronger economic relationships between African markets.
Furthermore, the collaboration could improve access to tourism destinations by reducing travel complexities. Coordinated ticketing arrangements, simplified bookings and expanded network connections should make qualifying journeys more convenient for leisure and business travellers.
For Nigeria, the arrangement provides an opportunity to strengthen international access through a major African aviation hub. It also gives Air Peace passengers additional options for connecting beyond the airline’s existing network.
The airline partnership reinforces both carriers’ commitment to expanding connectivity and improving customer service. It also highlights the growing importance of cooperation among African airlines in developing a more competitive aviation industry.
As African carriers pursue wider international reach, partnerships that connect their networks could become increasingly important. The Air Peace-Ethiopian Airlines agreement represents another effort to make travel across Africa and beyond more accessible.
