Air Peace has become the first Nigerian carrier to operate a nonstop flight to Antigua and Barbuda, marking a significant milestone for the airline. The flight was one of the special flights arranged between Air Peace and the Antigua and Barbuda government to cater to Antigua Carnival
The other flight will depart Lagos on August 9, 2023.
Among the 200-odd passengers on the inaugural flight there were 16 members of the Nigerian National Dance Theatre set to perform at the carnival, as well as businesspeople attending a conference on investment opportunities.
The airline deployed its B777 on the inaugural route.
Air Peace has not yet struck an agreement to operate scheduled flights to the Caribbean country, but talks are still ongoing.
Stanley Olisa, Spokesperson, Air Peace said: “The flights would help foster further cooperation between the two countries and open up investment opportunities. Olisa added that Antigua and Barbuda have major potential for tourism investment from Nigerian investors and hopes future services can establish the island as a popular getaway for Nigerians.”