By Mary Onyia
Air Peace has said the launch of four new regional routes to Bamako (Mali), Conakry (Guinea), Douala (Cameroon), and Libreville (Gabon) will strengthen connectivity across West and Central Africa while creating new opportunities for trade, tourism, and the travel industry.
The airline disclosed this during a forum for travel agencies held in Lagos ahead of the commencement of the new services on August 1, 2026, according to a statement issued by its Communications Manager, Efe Osifo-Whiskey.
Speaking at the forum, Air Peace’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Nowel Ngala, described the new destinations as a major milestone in the airline’s regional expansion strategy. He said the additional routes would improve connectivity, facilitate trade and tourism, and open up fresh business opportunities for passengers and travel agencies across the region.
Ngala reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to working closely with its travel partners to ensure the success of the expanded regional network. He also praised travel agencies for their contribution to the airline’s growth. “You are ambassadors of the Air Peace brand. Every booking you make, every customer you advise, every itinerary you recommend, and every passenger you entrust to Air Peace contributes directly to our success. “Your dedication, professionalism, and belief in our airline have played a significant role in making Air Peace what it is today,” he said.
The President of the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA), Dr. Yinka Folami, represented by the association’s Vice President, Lagos Zone, Mr. Yinka Olapade, commended Air Peace for its sustained investment in expanding its route network. He said the new regional services would deepen regional integration, promote seamless travel, and create fresh business opportunities for travel agencies across West and Central Africa.
Also speaking, Senior Vice President for Sabre Travel Solutions in Central and West Africa, Mr. Allen Awosikunde, congratulated the airline on the expansion, noting that the new routes would further enhance regional connectivity and support economic growth.
Similarly, Travelport’s Manager, Air Commerce, Mrs. Funmilayo Ogunsanwo, applauded Air Peace’s expanding regional network, saying the additional destinations would stimulate business growth, improve connectivity, and create more revenue opportunities for travel agencies. She also commended the airline for its continued investment in opening new markets for the travel trade.
During the forum, Air Peace’s domestic, regional, and international sales teams presented updates on the airline’s expanding route network, operational capabilities, route performance, and customer-focused services, while reaffirming the carrier’s commitment to strengthening its position as a leading airline in Africa.