Emirates and Air Peace Activate Interline Agreement

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Air Peace, West Africa’s largest carrier, have activated a bilateral interline agreement, strengthening air connectivity between Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

The agreement allows passengers of both airlines to travel on a single ticket with through-checked baggage on select routes, offering a more seamless and convenient travel experience.

Under the expanded partnership, Emirates passengers can now access additional destinations on Air Peace’s network beyond the 13 cities in Nigeria already served. These include Banjul in The Gambia and Dakar in Senegal via Abidjan, as well as Freetown in Sierra Leone and Monrovia in Liberia via Accra. The new gateways provide more travellers across Africa with access to Emirates’ global network and premium services.

The interline agreement also enables Air Peace to connect its extensive West and Central African network to Emirates’ hub in Dubai, with onward connections to key destinations including London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London Stansted, as well as Lagos, Accra and Abidjan. The partnership is expected to meet strong demand for travel between Nigeria and the United Kingdom by offering passengers greater flexibility, choice and global reach.

Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, said the enhanced partnership reflects the airline’s commitment to expanding its presence in Africa. “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.

Air Peace Chief Commercial Officer Nowel Ngala described the agreement as a significant milestone for the airline. “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, an improved travel experience, and greater access to key global destinations for African travellers,” he said.

Emirates currently operates a Boeing 777-300ER on its Dubai–Lagos route, offering passengers premium onboard services including multi-course, regionally inspired menus, a wide selection of beverages, and more than 6,500 entertainment channels on its award-winning ice system. Emirates is also one of only two airlines operating a First Class cabin into Nigeria.

Air Peace operates a fleet of more than 50 aircraft, including Boeing 777s, Boeing 737s and Embraer jets, serving a growing network of domestic, regional and international destinations. The airline continues to focus on strengthening intra-African connectivity, supporting trade and tourism, and contributing to economic development across the continent.