Get Guardian on GoogleAir Peace and Ethiopian Airlines have signed a bilateral interline agreement aimed at strengthening air transport connectivity across Africa and providing passengers with seamless access to destinations across the continent and beyond.
The agreement, which covers passenger travel and checked baggage services, would enable both airlines to issue tickets for eligible itineraries involving flights operated by the two carriers.
The pact was signed yesterday at the Air Peace office in Lagos.
Under the arrangement, passengers travelling on qualifying routes could book their entire journey on a single ticket and have their baggage checked through to their final destinations, where applicable.
The development is expected to eliminate the inconvenience of making separate flight bookings and re-checking baggage when connecting between the two airlines, thereby simplifying international and regional travel.
The partnership would connect Air Peace’s extensive domestic and regional network with Ethiopian Airlines’ international operations, which span Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.
Also, passengers departing from major Nigerian and West African cities would have improved access to Ethiopian Airlines’ global destinations through its Addis Ababa hub.
Besides, international passengers arriving in Nigeria aboard Ethiopian Airlines would have expanded onward travel options through Air Peace’s domestic and regional network.
Speaking on the pact, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, said the partnership showed 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,” he said.
Also, the Chairman of Air Peace, Dr Allen Onyema, described the agreement as another milestone in the airline’s efforts to strengthen aviation connectivity across the continent.
Onyema explained that the partnership would combine Air Peace’s extensive domestic and regional network, as well as its expanding international operations, with Ethiopian Airlines’ global reach to provide more convenient travel options for passengers.
He said: “Beyond expanding travel options, this collaboration reflects our shared vision of fostering stronger economic, commercial and cultural ties across Africa and beyond.
“Air Peace remained committed to strategic partnerships that will enhance passenger convenience, broaden connectivity and strengthen the position of African airlines in the global aviation market.”
The agreement is also expected to support regional integration, tourism and economic development by facilitating the movement of people, businesses and investments across African markets.
