Air Peace, Ethiopian Airlines Sign Interline Deal to Boost African Connectivity

Air Peace and Ethiopian Airlines have signed a bilateral interline agreement aimed at strengthening air transport connectivity across Africa. The partnership unites West and Central Africa’s largest carrier with the continent’s leading aviation group to offer passengers a more seamless travel experience.

Under the agreement, the airlines will collaborate on passenger transportation and checked baggage services. Passengers travelling on qualifying itineraries can now book a single ticket covering flights operated by both carriers and have their luggage checked through to their final destinations. This eliminates the need for separate bookings and the hassle of retrieving and rechecking bags at transit points, where through-checking services apply.

The deal leverages Air Peace’s extensive domestic and regional network alongside Ethiopian Airlines’ vast global reach across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Travellers departing from Nigeria and other West African countries will gain easier access to Ethiopian Airlines’ international destinations via its Addis Ababa hub. Conversely, international passengers transiting through Ethiopia will have additional onward travel options to West Africa through Air Peace’s network.

Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew described the agreement as a strategic alliance reflecting both airlines’ commitment to improving customer convenience.

“We are delighted to partner with Air Peace, a leading carrier in Nigeria, through this strategic interline agreement. By combining our strengths, we are creating more travel opportunities and bringing Africa closer to the world,” Tasew said.

Air Peace Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dr Allen Onyema noted that the partnership would deepen connectivity and strengthen economic and cultural relationships across the continent.

“This partnership with Ethiopian Airlines represents another significant milestone in our commitment to strengthening Africa’s aviation connectivity and bringing the continent closer together,” Onyema said.

“By combining Air Peace’s extensive domestic and regional network, and our growing international network, with Ethiopian Airlines’ global reach, we are creating greater opportunities for seamless travel in and out of the African continent.”

Onyema added that the benefits extend beyond passenger convenience, noting that improved air links are essential to fostering stronger commercial and cultural ties.

“At Air Peace, we remain committed to building strategic partnerships that enhance passenger convenience, broaden connectivity and position African aviation as a formidable force in global air transport,” he said.