The management of Air Peace has announced that it will begin direct flights from Abuja airport to Heathrow and Gatwick airports in London, United Kingdom (UK), on October 26.
The announcement was made in a statement on its official Facebook page on July 16, noting that the operation will give Nigerians more options.
โThe Journey just got bigger and even better. Weโre not just flying to London, weโre giving you more of London,โ the statement reads.
โAir Peace is now connecting Abuja to both Heathrow and Gatwick, expanding your options, your comfort, and your access to world-class travel.โ
On April 25, Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, said he approved the commencement of Air Peaceโs flight services from Abuja to London on April 24.
Two months after, Keyamo said Nigeria had finally secured a Heathrow slot for the airline under the bilateral air services agreement (BASA) with the UK.
The minister said the federal government is committed to offering similar support to other local operators,
The approval came after the Nigerian government mounted pressure on UK authorities over what it described as the โconsistent denialโ of slots at Heathrow to Air Peace, despite repeated requests.
On March 30, 2024, Air Peace began direct flight operations from Lagos to Gatwick Airport in London.
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