(Feb 22, 2011, LAGOS)--The codeshare partnership between Air Nigeria and Ethiopian Airlines on November 10, 2010, took effect today, with a pledge by the Nigerian carrier to boost travel options for travellers. The activation of this codeshare started today February 22, 2011.
The partnership, according to Air Nigeria, will bring seamless onward connections to Addis Ababa and beyond for Air Nigeria customers and easy connections for Ethiopian Airlines’ customers to West and Central African destinations on Air Nigeria.
“From today 22nd February, customers would be able to purchase their Lagos – Addis Ababa and Addis Ababa–Lagos sectors with Air Nigeria using flight numbers VK1501 and VK1500 respectively.
“The codeshare which is now fully operational makes it possible for passengers to access the benefit of the route network of both carriers, giving them access to 15 destinations on the Air Nigeria network and more than 50 destinations on the Ethiopian Airline network.
“Air Nigeria understands the impact that convenient air service has on business development and the activation of the codeshare with Ethiopian Airlines will further help to boost trade ties within the African continent,” the airline stated.
The codeshare is coming on the heels of an existing Technical Agreement between both partners, which provides Air Nigeria with technical support and training.
According to the airline, the partnership demonstrates what the future holds for the African aviation industry, when well established African carriers leverage their strengths in mutually beneficial partnerships.
Air Nigeria added: “It is worthy of note that Air Nigeria also has an existing and functional codeshare agreement with Kenya Airways to Nairobi, and is in advanced discussions with Delta Airlines regarding a codeshare partnership between Nigeria and the USA.”
Source: Vanguard
The partnership, according to Air Nigeria, will bring seamless onward connections to Addis Ababa and beyond for Air Nigeria customers and easy connections for Ethiopian Airlines’ customers to West and Central African destinations on Air Nigeria.
“From today 22nd February, customers would be able to purchase their Lagos – Addis Ababa and Addis Ababa–Lagos sectors with Air Nigeria using flight numbers VK1501 and VK1500 respectively.
“The codeshare which is now fully operational makes it possible for passengers to access the benefit of the route network of both carriers, giving them access to 15 destinations on the Air Nigeria network and more than 50 destinations on the Ethiopian Airline network.
“Air Nigeria understands the impact that convenient air service has on business development and the activation of the codeshare with Ethiopian Airlines will further help to boost trade ties within the African continent,” the airline stated.
The codeshare is coming on the heels of an existing Technical Agreement between both partners, which provides Air Nigeria with technical support and training.
According to the airline, the partnership demonstrates what the future holds for the African aviation industry, when well established African carriers leverage their strengths in mutually beneficial partnerships.
Air Nigeria added: “It is worthy of note that Air Nigeria also has an existing and functional codeshare agreement with Kenya Airways to Nairobi, and is in advanced discussions with Delta Airlines regarding a codeshare partnership between Nigeria and the USA.”
Source: Vanguard
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