Air Peace Expands Global Reach Through Strategic Partnership with Travelport
In a significant development for African aviation, Travelport, a global leader in travel technology, has inked a multi-year content agreement with Air Peace, Nigeria’s foremost airline. This collaboration is set to elevate Air Peace’s international visibility and sales potential by making its complete flight content accessible on Travelport+, the company’s advanced travel marketplace used extensively by hundreds of thousands of travel agencies worldwide.
By integrating Air Peace’s schedules, fares, and branded products into Travelport+, travel professionals across Africa and key global markets will gain streamlined access to the airline’s offerings. This enhanced accessibility is poised to drive increased bookings and broaden the airline’s market penetration beyond its traditional strongholds.
The partnership also empowers Air Peace to leverage Travelport’s cutting-edge retailing tools, rich content, and branding features. These capabilities play a crucial role in positioning the airline competitively amid rising demand for sophisticated distribution technologies, particularly within emerging aviation markets like West and Central Africa.
Damian Hickey, Travelport’s Chief Commercial Officer, highlighted Air Peace’s strategic importance in the region. According to Hickey, the agreement not only enriches Travelport’s content portfolio but also supports Air Peace’s ambition to extend its global footprint. This move aligns with a broader trend of African carriers embracing modern digital platforms to enhance their international competitiveness.
From Air Peace’s perspective, Chief Commercial Officer Nowel Ngala described the partnership as a pivotal milestone in the airline’s growth trajectory and international expansion strategy. Ngala emphasized that the collaboration will increase the airline’s accessibility to travel agencies worldwide, boost sales, improve customer experience, and fortify its presence in major international markets.
Air Peace operates an extensive network of domestic and regional flights throughout Nigeria and West Africa, complemented by international routes connecting the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. This agreement comes at a time when the airline is actively pursuing growth opportunities beyond its core regional base.
The deal also illustrates Travelport’s ongoing commitment to expanding its influence across Africa. As more airlines recognize the value of platforms that offer broad agency access combined with advanced retailing capabilities, partnerships like this signal a shift toward digital innovation in the continent’s aviation sector.
For the wider African travel industry, this collaboration signifies a promising step towards improved distribution efficiency and enhanced market connectivity. It reflects the growing importance of technology-driven solutions in meeting the evolving needs of travellers and travel professionals alike in 2026 and beyond.
