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Air Peace Hosts Forum, Launches New Regional Routes

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  • Air Peace hosted a Travel Agency Forum to strengthen collaboration ahead of launching new regional routes.
  • The new services to Bamako, Conakry, Douala, and Libreville aim to improve West and Central African connectivity, trade, and tourism.
  • Travel industry stakeholders commended Air Peace's investment in route expansion, highlighting its potential to foster regional integration and stimulate business growth.

Nigeria's leading carrier, Air Peace, is set to launch new regional services to Bamako, Conakry, Douala, and Libreville on August 1, 2026. Ahead of this expansion, the airline hosted a Travel Agency Forum to reinforce its commitment to partnering with travel agencies.

The new regional routes... will improve connectivity across West and Central Africa, facilitate trade and tourism, and create greater opportunities for both passengers and travel partners.

— Mr. Nowel NgalaHighlighting the strategic importance of the upcoming regional services.

During the forum, Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Nowel Ngala emphasized the strategic importance of the new routes, stating they will enhance connectivity across West and Central Africa. He believes these services will facilitate trade and tourism, creating significant opportunities for both passengers and travel partners. Ngala reiterated Air Peace's dedication to working closely with agencies to ensure the success of its expanded regional network.

The new regional services as a significant milestone that would strengthen regional integration and create new opportunities for the travel industry.

— Mr. Yinka OlapadeRepresenting NANTA, he commended Air Peace's investment in route expansion.

Industry representatives lauded Air Peace's initiative. Mr. Yinka Olapade, Vice President of the Lagos Zone for the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA), praised the airline's continuous investment in route expansion. He described the new regional services as a crucial milestone that will strengthen regional integration and open new avenues for the travel industry.

The expansion as a significant milestone that would further strengthen connectivity across West and Central Africa.

— Mr. Allen AwosikundeSabre Travel Solutions commended Air Peace's achievements and the launch of new regional routes.

Further endorsements came from Sabre Travel Solutions and Travelport. Mr. Allen Awosikunde, Senior Vice President for Sabre Travel Solutions in Central & West Africa, congratulated Air Peace on its achievements and the upcoming launch, calling the expansion a significant step in bolstering regional connectivity. Mrs. Funmilayo Ogunsanwo, Manager for Air Commerce at Travelport, also commended the airline's growing network, predicting it would stimulate business growth, improve connectivity, and generate additional revenue for travel agencies.

The new routes would stimulate business growth, improve connectivity, and create additional revenue opportunities for travel agencies.

— Mrs. Funmilayo OgunsanwoTravelport lauded the airline’s expanding regional network.
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