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Mr. Nowel Ngala, Chief Commercial Officer of Air Peace On Valentine's Day, Air Peace Limited marked a significant milestone in its commitment to premium travel with the grand opening of its Executive Lounge at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 2, Lagos, Nigeria - an investment which reaffirms the airline's dedication to elevating customer experience and solidifying its position in the region's aviation industry. "The lounge is a testament to our resolve to provide world-class services comparable to global standards, while reinforcing our leadership across West and Central Africa," said Mr. Nowel Ngala, Chief Commercial Officer of Air Peace. "It is not merely an addition to our infrastructure but a statement of appreciation to our loyal premium passengers who continue to trust the brand on domestic, regional, and long-haul routes", he said. The luxurious Executive Lounge offers First and Business Class passengers a serene ...

Travel & Business News hereby announces the commencement of entries for the 15th National Travel Essay Competition (NTEC 2026). NTEC 2026 is currently open to secondary school students of all ages, as well as undergraduates of tertiary institutions in the country, fresh graduates and NYSC members. Aimed at discovering hidden talents and encouraging young Nigerians to pursue a career in the aviation and travel & tourism sectors as well as drum up greater awareness and support for the air transport industry, NTEC is geared towards RAISING FUTURE AVIATION PROFESSIONALS in an effort to address the challenges of aging workforce and skilled manpower shortage in the sector. Interested participants are hereby invited to submit their entries between February 2nd and April 30, 2026. The grand finale where winners will be announced is scheduled to hold on May 30, 2026 as part of the Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES 2026) holding in Lagos. Flyers can be downloaded via the link be...

Air Peace has issued a statement denying allegations of deception and scam related to the proposed Lagos-São Paulo direct flight, calling a SaharaReporters report "malicious and misleading". The airline stated that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Nigerian government is a statement of intent and not a guarantee of immediate commencement of operations: "An MoU is neither a ticket sale nor a flight schedule, and it does not constitute a guarantee of immediate commencement of operations," the statement reads. Air Peace emphasized that no tickets were sold, no booking platform was opened, and no flight date was announced, making it illogical to claim that passengers were stranded. The airline also highlighted the complex regulatory and operational requirements for international long-haul operations, including Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) implementation frameworks, approval from Brazil's civil aviation authority (ANAC), and...

L-R: Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development; Aengus Kelly, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aercap. The Nigerian aviation sector has taken a step forward in its pursuit of modernisation and competitiveness, with Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo leading a high-powered delegation to the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Conference in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. The conference, which brought together global aviation stakeholders; delegates from Nigeria - including the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo and prominent airline chief executives - provided a platform for Nigeria to engage international partners on access to modern aircraft, improved airline balance sheets, and sustainable growth. In a meeting with Aercap, the world's largest aircraft leasing company, the Minister's delegation explored innovative leasing solutions and flexible financing structures to support Nigerian airline...

Travelport, a global multi-source content provider, has announced a multi-year content agreement with Air Peace Limited, Nigeria's and West Africa's largest airline. This partnership aims to enhance Air Peace's content distribution across Central and West Africa, as well as key international markets, leveraging Travelport's retailing, content, and branding capabilities through Travelport+. The agreement reflects the growing demand among emerging market airlines for modern retailing and distribution technologies that extend global reach, improve visibility with travel agencies, and enable airlines to effectively showcase their products and brand. Air Peace operates extensive passenger and charter services across Nigeria and West Africa, with international flights to the Middle East, the Caribbean, and the United Kingdom. Through this expanded partnership, the airline's full content will be accessible to hundreds of thousands of travel agencies worldwide u...

Air Peace, West Africa's largest airline, has moved to enhance global connectivity by triggering a bilateral interline agreement signed with Emirates, the world's largest international airline. This partnership expands air travel options between Africa, the UAE, and London, offering seamless single-ticket travel with through-checked baggage on select routes. As part of the deal, Air Peace's extensive West and Central African route system is now connected to Emirates' Dubai hub, providing access to key destinations like London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted, as well as Abidjan, Accra, and Lagos. The partnership enables travelers to connect to additional destinations, including Banjul in Gambia and Dakar in Senegal via Abidjan, and Freetown in Sierra Leone and Monrovia in Liberia via Accra. "This interline agreement with Emirates represents a major step in Air Peace's strategic vision to connect Africa more efficiently to global markets...