Air Peace, a prominent Nigerian airline, is poised to broaden its international flight services by introducing a new route from Abuja to London, as confirmed by Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.
During an appearance on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” program on Thursday, Keyamo disclosed his approval of the new route, marking a significant advancement for the domestic aviation industry.
This strategic expansion follows Air Peace’s successful launch of direct flights from Lagos to Gatwick Airport in London on March 30, 2024.
This move was a response to the previously imbalanced Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, aimed at promoting equity in international air travel between the two countries.
Air Peace’s entry into this market has garnered favorable reactions from industry analysts and has stimulated competition among international carriers.
Previously, ticket prices for international flights on the Lagos-London route soared to N3.5 million. However, with Air Peace offering return economy class tickets at N1.2 million, major foreign airlines such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Qatar Airways have been compelled to lower their prices to maintain competitiveness.
The introduction of the Abuja-London route is anticipated to provide travelers with more choices, contribute to reducing airfare costs, and further stimulate growth in Nigeria’s aviation sector.