By Abubakar Yunusa
Heathrow Airport has congratulated Air Peace on the expansion of its operations in the United Kingdom (UK).
On July 20, Air Peace said it would begin direct flights from Abuja airport to Heathrow and Gatwick airports in London, UK, from October 26.
The airline said the move would will give Nigerians more flight options.
Welcoming the development in a post on X on Saturday, Heathrow said Air Peace will commence operations on October 26, with a three-weekly service connecting London Heathrow to Lagos.
“Heathrow is proud to welcome Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace to Terminal 3,” the post reads.
“Starting 26 October 2025, a new 3-weekly service will connect London Heathrow directly with Abuja, offering seamless access to West Africa and world-class service aboard a Boeing 777.
“Congratulations to Air Peace on expanding its UK operations. We look forward to welcoming its first flight.”
The milestone marks the expansion of Air Peace’s international footprint and comes more than a year after the airline launched its Lagos-London service.
On March 30, 2024, the airline began direct flight operations from Lagos to Gatwick Airport in London.
Air Peace also operates flights to regional destinations in West and Central Africa, as well as international routes to China, India, South Africa, and the UAE.
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