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By Bayo Davids
Nigeria’s leading airline and one of Africa’s largest carriers, Air Peace, has marked the first anniversary of its Lagos-London route with pomp.
The airline known for its quality service delivery, used the occasion to reward its passengers for their loyalty and unwavering patronage. The milestone event was commemorated on board the LOS-LGW and LGW-LOS flights with exciting giveaways, a raffle draw, and a special cake-cutting ceremony to boot.
To give its customers an uncommon treat, Air Peace conducted a raffle draw, where 20 lucky passengers won free complimentary rides from the airport to their various destinations across the United Kingdom and in Lagos.
In all, Specifically, 10 Simplaa mobility service rides were accorded to lucky passengers from Gatwick Airport to their respective destinations across the UK. Similarly, seven passengers arriving in Lagos on the LGW-LOS flight enjoyed seamless GTi rides from MM2 to their respective destinations in Lagos, while three others enjoyed free complimentary rides on the Sixt Mobility service, thus ensuring a hassle-free travel experience.
Not done, five lucky passengers flying in the economy class were upgraded to business class, thus, making their journey one to remember.
A key highlight of the celebration was the cutting of the one-year anniversary cake by enthusiastic passengers on the LOS-London flight, marking a year of exceptional service and connectivity between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Speaking on the milestone, Air Peace Chairman and CEO, Allen Onyema, expressed gratitude to the airline’s customers for their unwavering support.
A statement issued by the Head, Corporate Communications, Air Peace Limited, Dr Ejike Ndiulo quoted Mr Onyeama as saying, “This anniversary is a testament to our commitment to providing world-class services to Nigerians and travellers across the globe. We appreciate our passengers and will continue to enhance their travel experience with top-tier services and rewards.”
Since its launch in 2024, Air Peace’s Lagos-London route has provided affordable and seamless travel options for passengers, solidifying its position as a preferred carrier on the transcontinental route.
The route not only marked the airline’s expansion into the European market but also signified a monumental achievement for the Nigerian aviation industry. In just a year, Air Peace’s London service has become a symbol of excellence, offering competitive fares, top-tier service, and a bespoke travel experience aboard its luxurious Boeing 777 Aircraft.
Since its inaugural flight on March 30, 2024, the airline has successfully operated over 662 flights on the Lagos-London route, transporting more than 136,661 passengers in the process.
The milestone no doubt, underscores Air Peace’s commitment to expanding Nigeria’s international aviation footprint while delivering unparalleled service to passengers.
In 2024, the airline implemented a series of customer-centric initiatives to enhance the travel experience, including “Generous Luggage Allowances – Ensuring passengers enjoy convenient and stress-free travel with ample baggage capacity; streamlined Airport Transfers – Facilitating seamless connections and reduced transit times for travellers; exclusive Limousine Pickups – partnering with SIMPLAA UK to provide premium limousine services, including a 10% discount on Gatwick Airport transfers.”
Others are “Student Travel Discounts – offering a 15% discount on economy-class tickets for students travelling between Nigeria and London; Premium Passenger Rewards – collaborating with top brands like Samsung to provide passengers with exclusive perks, including the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2; created jobs within the aviation industry and related sectors and boosting tourism and business travel, supporting economic growth,” among others.