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Nigeria’s Air Peace and the International airline, Emirates, have come to a joint agreement intended to ease travel to and from Nigeria.
- Emirates and Air Peace have agreed to expand Emirates’ network to 13 new sites in Nigeria.
- Passengers will have seamless single-ticket travel and simplified baggage between Dubai and various Nigerian cities.
- The collaboration aims to boost Nigeria’s strong bilateral commercial connection with the UAE.
Both airlines recently announced cooperation to expand Emirates’ network to 13 new states in Nigeria, providing seamless single-ticket travel and simplified baggage.
Information on this new development was detailed in a joint statement signed by the Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer Of Emirates, Adnan Kazim, and the Chief Operating Officer of Air Peace, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Olajide, as reported by the Punch.
The statement disclosed that more Nigerian cities are accessible to passengers on flights from Dubai to Lagos, with additional links to Asaba, Akure, Benin City, Calabar, Enugu, Ilorin, Kaduna, and Owerri.
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The two carriers concurred that the interline arrangement will help businesses travel seamlessly by linking to more cities in Nigeria, such as Kano, Uyo, Port Harcourt, Warri, and Abuja.
According to Emirates, this would boost Nigeria’s strong bilateral commercial connection with the UAE.
“Emirates is a steadfast partner of Nigeria’s tourism, trade, and aviation sectors. This partnership with Air Peace is the next step on this journey, bolstering our connectivity and introducing more travel options for corporate leisure and travelers visiting friends and family to and from Nigeria,” Adnan Kazim revealed via the statement.
In response, the Chief Operating Officer of Air Peace, Mrs Oluwatoyin Olajide noted that the collaboration aligns with the company’s goals, as per the Punch’s report.
“We are excited about this strategic interline partnership between Air Peace and Emirates, which is a significant step towards enhancing global connectivity for Nigerian travellers.
It aligns with our mission to provide seamless, world-class travel experiences while expanding our route network and international reach,” she said.
“This collaboration not only expands Air Peace’s international reach but also offers Nigerians arriving from Dubai seamless access to key domestic destinations, including Asaba, Akure, Benin City, Calabar, Enugu, Ilorin, Kaduna, and Owerri. By improving ease of travel, we are boosting business, tourism, and trade opportunities, further strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and the UAE,” she added.
