How the New Air Peace and Emirates Deal Unlocks Africa-UK-Dubai Travel.

Emirates Airline and Air Peace have officially activated a bilateral interline agreement to significantly boost air connectivity across Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. This expanded partnership builds on an existing relationship between the two major carriers. The new arrangement offers passengers seamless travel on a single ticket across select routes. Travelers will also benefit from having their baggage checked through to their final destination.

Expanded Network and Seamless Travel

The agreement is a major step for both airlines' strategic visions. It greatly improves travel convenience for customers. It also opens up new destinations across West and Central Africa.

For Emirates passengers, the deal unlocks access to several new West African cities via Air Peace’s regional network. These new connections include Banjul in The Gambia and Dakar in Senegal, both via Abidjan. Travelers can also reach Freetown in Sierra Leone and Monrovia in Liberia, both via Accra.

This is in addition to the 13 Nigerian cities already accessible to Emirates customers. The expansion strengthens Lagos, Nigeria, as a key regional connection hub.

Conversely, the agreement allows Air Peace to link its extensive regional network directly into Emirates’ global hub in Dubai. This provides onward access to key international destinations. These include London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted.

Strategic Importance for Aviation

This partnership addresses the strong demand for travel between Nigeria, West Africa, and the United Kingdom. This demand comes from business travelers, students, and the diaspora.

Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates, noted the strategic value. He stated the partnership strengthens Emirates' footprint across Africa. It also supports Nigeria's aviation, tourism, and trade sectors.

Nowel Ngala, Chief Commercial Officer of Air Peace, described the deal as a strategic milestone. He emphasized its role in connecting Africa more efficiently to global markets. The partnership reinforces Air Peace as a critical bridge in the global aviation ecosystem.

Key operational details underpinning this expanded connectivity include:

• Emirates operates a Boeing 777-300ER on its vital Dubai–Lagos route.
• Air Peace, West Africa’s largest airline, operates a fleet of over 50 aircraft. This includes Boeing 777s, Boeing 737s, and Embraer jets.

The expanded Air Peace Emirates interline agreement is a significant development. It offers customers greater choice and flexibility for long-haul journeys. It also supports the growth of West African aviation into major global markets.

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