Ethiopian Airlines and Nigeria’s Air Peace have signed a bilateral interline agreement aimed at strengthening air transport connectivity across Africa and expanding international travel opportunities for passengers.
The agreement will enable both airlines to issue tickets for eligible itineraries involving flights operated by either carrier, while providing coordinated passenger travel and checked baggage services. Under the arrangement, passengers can book qualifying journeys on a single ticket and have their baggage checked through to their final destinations, where applicable.
In a statement announcing the partnership, the airlines said the arrangement would eliminate the need for separate bookings and baggage re-checks, providing passengers with a more convenient and seamless travel experience.
The agreement connects Air Peace’s domestic and regional network with Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive international network covering Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.
Through the arrangement, passengers travelling from major Nigerian and West African cities will have expanded access to Ethiopian Airlines’ international destinations through its Addis Ababa hub. Similarly, international passengers arriving on Ethiopian Airlines flights will enjoy additional onward travel options across Nigeria through Air Peace’s domestic network.
Commenting on the partnership, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mesfin Tasew, said the agreement reflected both airlines’ shared commitment to improving connectivity and supporting the growth of air travel 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,” Tasew said.
Also speaking, Air Peace Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Allen Onyema, described the partnership as another milestone in the airline’s efforts to strengthen African aviation connectivity and improve travel opportunities across the continent.
He said combining Air Peace’s extensive domestic and regional network, alongside its growing international operations, with Ethiopian Airlines’ global reach would create greater opportunities for seamless travel into and out of Africa.
Beyond expanding passenger travel options, Onyema said the partnership would foster stronger economic, commercial and cultural ties across Africa and beyond.
He reaffirmed Air Peace’s commitment to strategic partnerships that enhance passenger convenience, broaden connectivity and position African aviation as a formidable force in global air transport.
The airlines said the partnership was also expected to support regional integration and economic development by facilitating the movement of people, businesses and investments across Africa and international markets.
They noted that improved air connectivity remained critical to advancing economic cooperation and sustainable growth, particularly as African countries pursue closer integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The agreement is also expected to support tourism by making more destinations accessible to travellers while reducing the complexities associated with connecting flights.
Both airlines said the collaboration reinforces their commitment to improved customer service and the development of a more connected, competitive and prosperous African aviation sector.
