- Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest flag carrier, marked one year of operating the Lagos-London route.
- The airline’s entrance into the market led to a price war, with foreign airlines reducing their fares.
- Air Peace has operated over 662 flights on the route, transporting more than 136,661 passengers.
- The airline has implemented customer-centric initiatives, including convenient travel, ample baggage capacity, and exclusive limousine pickups.
- Air Peace’s presence on the route has had a positive impact on Nigeria’s economy and aviation sector.
Background:
Prior to Air Peace’s entrance into the Lagos-London market, foreign airlines charged high fares, with round-trip economy tickets costing up to N3 million. Air Peace’s introduction of lower fares forced foreign airlines to reduce their prices.
Impact:
Air Peace’s operations on the Lagos-London route have created jobs, boosted tourism and business travel, and strengthened Nigeria’s position in international air travel. The airline’s success has also encouraged healthy competition in the aviation market, leading to better fares and improved services for travelers.
Future Prospects:
Chairman and CEO of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, expressed optimism about the airline’s future prospects, stating that the success of the Lagos-London route reaffirms the airline’s vision of making international travel more accessible and affordable for Nigerians.
