ICYMI: Air Peace to increase fares on local routes by November 1

Air Peace, Nigeria’s flag carrier, says it will increase airfares on local routes from November 1.

According to an internal memo seen by TheCable, the airline said it would increase fares on the route by 100 percent.

“Please be informed that effective 1st November 2024, Air Peace would be adding a 100% increase to their fares across all local routes,” the circular reads.

“Kindly reach out to your dedicated consultant for further support.”

According to a source at the airline who preferred anonymity, the memo was a leak that was sent to private partners.

“It was a leak from someone. It was shared to someone and the person leaked it online. The issue is being treated internally,” the source said.

TheCable has reached out to the corporate communications department of Air Peace for clarification.

The airline commenced its international flight on March 30, from Lagos to Gatwick Airport in London.

However, the Nigerian government has consistently demanded slots at the London Heathrow airport.

In a letter on August 1, Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, warned that if Air Peace is not allocated a space at Heathrow airport, Nigeria will be forced to “reciprocate” by denying British Airways and Virgin Atlantic slots at the Lagos and Abuja airports.

However, on October 21, TheCable reported that the UK aviation authorities expressed readiness to discuss the issue of slot allocation to Air Peace.