Ethiopian Airlines and Nigeria’s Air Peace have signed a bilateral interline agreement covering passengers and checked baggage, the Addis Ababa-based carrier said on November 10.
Air Peace, which Ethiopian described as Nigeria’s largest airline, signed a similar agreement with Etihad in July. Travellers from Nigerian and West African cities can now reach Ethiopian’s network of more than 160 destinations on one ticket.
Each airline can issue tickets for eligible itineraries that include flights on both carriers. Bags are checked through to the final destination where applicable, removing separate bookings and re-checks.
International passengers arriving on Ethiopian flights can connect onward on Air Peace’s domestic network across Nigeria and West Africa.
Ethiopian’s network spans Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. Air Peace flies across Africa and to Europe, South America, the Caribbean and the Middle East.
“We are delighted to partner with Air Peace, a leading carrier in Nigeria, through this strategic interline agreement,” said Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew.
“This partnership with Ethiopian Airlines represents another significant milestone,” said Allen Onyema, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace.
Ethiopian linked the agreement to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and to easier access for tourism across the continent.
The Star Alliance member, whose fleet includes Boeing 787s and Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft, also runs hubs with partner carriers ASKY in Lomé, Malawi Airlines in Lilongwe, Zambia Airways in Lusaka and Air Congo in Kinshasa.
Ethiopian launched flights to Nacala in Mozambique on October 27, operating three times a week.
