Ethiopian Airlines, Air Peace Sign Interline Deal To Expand African Connectivity

Ethiopian Airlines and Nigeria’s Air Peace have signed a bilateral interline agreement aimed at strengthening air transport connectivity across Africa and providing passengers with improved access to international destinations.

The partnership will enable both airlines to issue tickets for eligible journeys involving flights operated by the two carriers, allowing passengers to enjoy a more convenient and integrated travel experience.

Under the agreement, travellers will be able to book connecting flights on a single ticket and benefit from through-checked baggage to their final destinations, where applicable. The arrangement is also expected to eliminate the need for separate bookings and baggage re-checks during connecting journeys.

Speaking on the partnership, Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, described the agreement as a strategic step towards improving connectivity and promoting the growth of air travel across the African continent.

Tasew said the collaboration would combine the strengths of both airlines to create more travel opportunities for passengers and strengthen Africa’s connection with the rest of the world.

Similarly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, said the agreement represented another significant milestone in the airline’s commitment to expanding aviation connectivity across Africa.

Onyema noted that combining Air Peace’s extensive domestic and regional operations, alongside its growing international network, with Ethiopian Airlines’ global reach would provide passengers with more seamless travel options within and beyond the continent.

He added that the partnership would also promote stronger economic, commercial and cultural relationships across Africa and other parts of the world.

The agreement connects Air Peace’s domestic and regional routes with Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive international network covering Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.

Consequently, passengers travelling from major Nigerian and West African cities will have improved access to Ethiopian Airlines’ international destinations through its hub in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Similarly, international travellers arriving through Ethiopian Airlines will enjoy expanded onward connections to various destinations across Nigeria through Air Peace’s domestic network.

The partnership is expected to improve passenger convenience, simplify connecting journeys and strengthen the position of African airlines in the global aviation market.