Lagos, Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN) Emirates and Air Peace, have announced the activation of a bilateral interline agreement to boost and expand seamless air connectivity between Africa, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and London.
This is contained in a statement by the Spokesperson at Air Peace, Mr Efe Osifo-Whiskey on Monday in Lagos.
According to the statement, the agreement offers passengers of both airlines frictionless, single-ticket travel and with through-checked baggage, on selected routes, resulting in greater travel comfort and convenience for customers.
It said beyond the 13 cities in Nigeria already available for Emirates passengers on Air Peace’s network, the enhanced interline agreement now enables travelers to connect with Banjul in Gambia and Dakar in Senegal, both via Abidjan.
While with Freetown in Sierra Leone and Monrovia in Liberia, both via Accra.
The statement quoted Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer as saying: “Enhancing our interline partnership with Air Peace allows us to expand our footprint across more of Africa.
“Creating new opportunities for people to fly better with Emirates, while helping international tourists explore more of the region, via Lagos.
“We remain committed to working with strategic partners such as Air Peace to further strengthen Nigeria’s aviation, tourism, and trade sectors,” he said.
TheChief Commercial Officer, Air Peace, Nowel Ngala, said: “This interline agreement with Emirates represents a major step in Air Peace’s strategic vision to connect Africa more efficiently to global markets.
“By combining our strong regional presence with Emirates’ extensive international network, we are delivering seamless connectivity, improved travel experience, and greater access to key global destinations for African travelers.
“This partnership further reinforces Air Peace’s role as a critical bridge between Africa and the global aviation ecosystem,” he said.
He said the agreement allows Air Peace to connect its extensive West and Central African route system into Emirates’ hub in Dubai, and on key destinations including London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London Stansted, Abidjan, Accra and, of course, Lagos.
With huge demand for travel between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, providing Air Peace passengers with increased choice, flexibility, and global reach. (NAN)
