Nigerian airline Air Peace has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines that will allow passengers to book connecting flights across both carriers’ networks using a single ticket.
The bilateral interline agreement, announced on November 10, 2026, will also allow passengers to check their baggage through to their final destination on eligible journeys, reducing the inconvenience of separate bookings and baggage collection during connections.
Under the arrangement, Air Peace passengers travelling from Nigerian cities will be able to connect to Ethiopian Airlines’ international destinations through Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The agreement also allows international passengers arriving on Ethiopian Airlines flights to connect to destinations within Nigeria and other parts of West Africa served by Air Peace.
Ethiopian Airlines operates an extensive international network covering Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas, giving Air Peace passengers access to additional connecting flight options.
For Nigerian travellers, the partnership could simplify journeys to destinations that are not directly served by Air Peace, particularly where connecting flights previously required separate bookings.
Passengers travelling on qualifying itineraries will be able to obtain a single ticket covering flights operated by both airlines. Checked baggage can also be transferred between the carriers without passengers having to collect and recheck their luggage at connecting airports, where the arrangement applies.
However, the agreement does not mean that Air Peace will operate flights to every destination served by Ethiopian Airlines. Passengers will continue to travel on the operating airline’s aircraft for each segment of their journey.
The arrangement also differs from a codeshare agreement, under which airlines may market flights operated by another carrier using their own flight numbers.
An interline agreement primarily allows airlines to coordinate ticketing and baggage arrangements, making it easier for passengers to travel across separate networks.
Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, described the partnership as an opportunity to improve passenger convenience and strengthen aviation connections across Africa.
Air Peace Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, said the collaboration would support the airline’s efforts to expand travel opportunities and improve connections between African markets and international destinations.
Beyond passenger convenience, the agreement could improve Air Peace’s ability to attract travellers seeking international connections from cities within its domestic and regional network.
It could also provide Ethiopian Airlines with additional passenger traffic from Nigerian routes where Air Peace already operates.
For both carriers, the commercial benefit will depend on how effectively their flight schedules, ticketing systems and baggage-handling arrangements are coordinated.
The agreement comes as African airlines seek ways to expand their international reach without necessarily introducing new long-haul routes or purchasing additional aircraft.
Interline partnerships allow carriers to offer customers more destination choices by using existing flight networks, although the availability of connections depends on participating routes and schedules.
The collaboration could also support business travel and tourism by making it easier for passengers to move between Nigerian cities and international destinations.
However, neither airline disclosed projected passenger volumes, expected revenue contributions or the specific routes that will initially qualify under the arrangement.
The companies also did not announce a date for the commencement of ticket sales under the new agreement.
For passengers, the immediate value of the partnership will depend on the availability of eligible connecting flights, competitive fares and reliable baggage transfers between both airlines.