Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Air Peace, West Africa’s biggest carrier, have strengthened their partnership with the implementation of a bilateral interline agreement designed to boost connectivity between Africa, the UAE, and the United Kingdom.

The new agreement allows passengers of both airlines to travel seamlessly across select routes using a single ticket, with their baggage checked through to the final destination. The integration is expected to enhance travel flexibility, convenience, and overall passenger comfort.

Under the expanded partnership, Emirates travellers can now access additional destinations on Air Peace’s network beyond the 13 cities already served across Nigeria. The new agreement extends connectivity to Banjul in The Gambia and Dakar in Senegal via Abidjan, and to Freetown in Sierra Leone and Monrovia in Liberia via Accra. These added routes further open up West Africa to Emirates’ global schedule, enabling more passengers to experience the airline’s premium service and extensive international network.

For Air Peace, the interline deal provides access to Emirates’ hub in Dubai, connecting travellers to major destinations including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted. The arrangement meets the rising travel demand between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, offering customers broader options and improved global access.

Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, commented:

“Strengthening our interline partnership with Air Peace creates new ways for travellers to discover Africa and beyond, while supporting tourism, trade, and growth through Lagos. We value partnerships that enhance connectivity and contribute to the development of Nigeria’s aviation sector.”

Nowel Ngala, Chief Commercial Officer of Air Peace, added:

“This collaboration with Emirates is an important milestone in our long-term vision to enhance Africa’s connectivity to the world. By integrating our regional strengths with Emirates’ international network, we’re giving African travellers simpler, more efficient access to global destinations and a superior travel experience.”

Emirates currently serves the Dubai–Lagos route with its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, offering a high-end experience featuring multi-course menus inspired by regional cuisine, premium drinks, and over 6,500 entertainment channels on its award-winning ice inflight system, including a collection of Nollywood titles. As one of just two airlines offering First Class service into Nigeria, Emirates delivers exceptional comfort and luxury for premium travellers.

Air Peace, meanwhile, operates a modern fleet of over 50 aircraft — including Boeing 777s, Boeing 737s, and Embraer jets — on a growing network that spans domestic, regional, and international destinations. The airline continues to focus on strengthening intra-African travel, promoting trade and tourism, and supporting economic prosperity across the continent.

Passengers can now book itineraries covering both airlines via emirates.com, flyairpeace.com, or through authorized travel agencies.

Available Nigerian destinations on Air Peace’s network for Emirates customers include: Asaba, Abuja, Akure, Benin City, Calabar, Enugu, Ilorin, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Warri, and Uyo.

Riyadh Air and Saudia have announced the implementation of the first phase of their Strategic Cooperation Agreement, marking a major step in strengthening connectivity under Saudi Arabia’s National Aviation Strategy.

The partnership builds on a Memorandum of Understanding signed in November 2023 and enables the two airlines to expand travel options for domestic and international passengers.

As part of the first phase, Riyadh Air has established a connection with Saudia’s Passenger Service System (PSS), allowing the carriers to implement their codeshare across their respective technology platforms.

Under the RX-SV codeshare, Riyadh Air will place its “RX” designator on selected Saudia-operated flights from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport to six domestic destinations: Abha, Al Qassim, Dammam, Jeddah, Medina and Tabuk.

The agreement will give Riyadh Air passengers access to additional destinations worldwide through convenient connections in Riyadh. For example, travelers from Dammam can connect via Riyadh to Madrid on a single ticket, while passengers flying from Kuala Lumpur can connect through Riyadh to Medina.

By using Saudia’s frequent services between Riyadh and the six codeshare destinations, Riyadh Air will offer passengers more convenient connections aligned with the arrival and departure schedules of its flights at Riyadh.

Both airlines operate within the King Khalid International Airport Terminal 1-4 complex, enabling passengers to benefit from streamlined connections, single-ticket journeys and through-checked baggage to their final destinations.

The first phase represents a significant step toward deeper cooperation between Saudi Arabia’s two national carriers and supports the Kingdom’s broader ambitions to expand its global aviation network.

Source: aaco.org

SalamAir has announced the establishment of Salalah’s first-ever airline base, marking a major step in the airline’s expansion and strengthening direct international connectivity from Oman’s Dhofar Governorate.

The new Salalah-based operation will initially serve three international destinations: Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Chattogram in Bangladesh and Calicut in India. Bookings opened on August 26, with flights scheduled to begin from the end of October as part of SalamAir’s Winter 2026 schedule.

The base follows SalamAir’s expanded operations during the 2026 Khareef season, when the airline increased capacity on the Muscat-Salalah route to as many as 15 daily flights during peak periods.

The airline also introduced special domestic fares for Omani nationals, with one-way tickets starting from OMR 9.99, supporting affordable travel between Muscat and Salalah.

The new base is expected to extend SalamAir’s role beyond the Khareef season by supporting year-round travel demand among residents and expatriate communities in Dhofar while offering more direct access to key regional and international destinations.

Operations from Salalah will be supported by SalamAir’s Airbus A320neo and A321neo fleet. The airline currently operates 18 aircraft, providing additional flexibility to support growing demand across its network.

During the winter season, SalamAir will also operate charter flights linking Salalah with Astana and Almaty in Kazakhstan, supporting inbound tourism from Central Asia.

The Salalah base forms part of SalamAir’s wider strategy to expand its network from key airports across Oman, develop underserved markets and stimulate new travel demand while supporting the growth of the Sultanate’s aviation and tourism sectors.

Source: ZAWYA