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United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier, Emirates, has signed an interline agreement with Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, to deepen connectivity for passengers travelling to and from Nigeria.
The partnership expands Emirates’ footprint to 13 new cities in Nigeria with frictionless single-ticket travel and simplified baggage throughput.
Emirates announced this in a statement on Tuesday.
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This is the first in recent times that a foreign airline would be signing an interline agreement with a Nigerian carrier which has been repeatedly advocated.
Emirates stated that travellers booked-on flights from Dubai to Lagos can access more of Nigeria, with onward connections to Asaba, Akure, Benin City, Calabar, Enugu, Ilorin, Kaduna and Owerri.
The interline agreement will also benefit corporate travellers, connecting to additional cities in one of Africa’s major economic hubs, including its capital city Abuja, Kano, Uyo, Port Harcourt and Warri, further supporting the strong bilateral trade relationship between Nigeria and the UAE.
Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, said, “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 travellers visiting friends and family to and from Nigeria.”
Oluwatoyin Olajide, Chief Operating Officer of Air Peace 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 travelers. It aligns with our mission to provide seamless, world-class travel experiences while expanding our route network and international reach.
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