Ethiopian Airlines and Air Peace on Monday signed a bilateral interline agreement aimed at strengthening air transport connectivity across Africa and expanding travel opportunities for passengers within and beyond the continent.
The airlines entered the strategic agreement with a signing ceremony in Lagos.
According to the airlines, the agreement would enable the integration of their respective networks through coordinated ticketing and checked baggage services, allowing passengers to combine flights under a single ticket.
Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mesfin Tasew said the partnership reflected the airlines’ shared commitment to improving connectivity and passenger convenience across Africa.
Tasew was represented by the General Manager of Ethiopian Airlines Nigeria, Mrs Firiehiwot Mekonnen.
“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.
He noted that under the arrangement, passengers travelling on eligible itineraries will enjoy simplified booking procedures and through-checked baggage to their final destinations, eliminating the need for separate tickets and repeated baggage check-ins.
Similarly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, described the partnership as another milestone toward efforts to strengthen aviation connectivity across the continent.
“This partnership with Ethiopian Airlines represents another significant milestone in our commitment to strengthening Africa’s aviation connectivity and bringing the continent closer together.
“Also, 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 African.
“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,” he said.
Onyema added that the agreement is expected to support regional integration and economic development by facilitating the movement of people, businesses and investments across African markets and international destinations.
The airlines noted that the partnership became necessary as African countries pursue deeper economic cooperation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
They agreed that improved air connectivity was an important factor in facilitating trade, tourism and commercial activities.
themomentng reports that through the arrangement, passengers departing from major Nigerian and West African cities would have improved access to Ethiopian Airlines’ international destinations through its Addis Ababa hub.
Similarly, international passengers arriving in Nigeria on Ethiopian Airlines flights will have expanded onward travel options through Air Peace’s domestic network
