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Air Peace has commenced direct commercial flights between Lagos and Barbados, a development expected to strengthen air connectivity between Africa and the Caribbean while easing travel challenges for passengers.
The airline confirmed on Sunday that it successfully operated its inaugural scheduled commercial service from Lagos to Barbados, describing the new route as a major milestone in advancing connectivity between both regions.
The historic flight, operated with the airline’s Boeing 777 aircraft on May 24, departed Lagos with more than 284 passengers onboard.
Dignitaries on the inaugural flight included Air Peace Chief Commercial Officer, Nowel Ngala; Barbados High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ghana and Liberia, Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland; actress Temitope Olowoniyan; as well as other airline officials and passengers.
According to the airline, the direct service is expected to address longstanding travel difficulties experienced by passengers travelling between Africa and the Caribbean.
Air Peace noted that the route would significantly reduce the burden of multiple stopovers, prolonged transit times, and complex visa processes often associated with connecting flights through foreign destinations.
The airline added that the Lagos-Barbados route would offer a more direct and convenient travel option for tourists, business travellers, diaspora communities and participants in cultural exchange programmes across both regions.
Industry stakeholders described the launch as another major milestone in Air Peace’s expanding international operations and a strategic move aimed at positioning Nigeria as a stronger aviation gateway in Africa.
The airline stated that it remained committed to expanding its international network by prioritising routes that provide practical value for travellers while improving connectivity across underserved markets.
Air Peace further said the Barbados connection would open up fresh opportunities for tourism, trade, investment and stronger cultural relations between West Africa and the Caribbean.
