As part of a comprehensive Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and United Arab Emirates (UAE), Emirates Airlines and Air Peace have signed an interline pact.
According to experts, the move would enhance connectivity for passengers travelling between Nigeria and UAE.
The experts described the partnership as one of the major steps to drive collaboration between foreign carriers and indigenous operators.
Emirates Airlines said in a statement yesterday that the partnership would expand its footprint to 13 new cities in Nigeria with frictionless single-ticket travel and simplified baggage throughput.
It explained that travellers booked on flights from Dubai to Lagos can access more of Nigeria, with onward connections to Asaba, Akure, Benin , Calabar, Enugu, Ilorin, Kaduna and Owerri.
The interline agreement will also benefit corporate travellers by connecting them to additional cities like Kano, Uyo, Port Harcourt and Warri. .
Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ deputy president and chief commercial officer said: This partnership with Air Peace is the next step on this journey, bolstering our connectivity and introducing more travel options for corporate leisure, and travellers visiting friends and family to and from Nigeria.’’
Chief Operating Officer, Air Peace, Oluwatoyin Olajide, said,”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.
“This partnership also reinforces Nigeria’s aviation sector by enhancing connectivity, efficiency and positioning our country as a critical hub for regional and global travel.’’
