In a move that has reshaped Nigeria’s aviation industry, Air Peace Limited has reduced London flight fares from a staggering $13,000 to about $3,000, thanks to policy backing from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

Speaking during an interview on ARISE News, the airline’s Chairman and CEO, Allen Onyema, credited the president’s decisive intervention for creating a fairer and more competitive international flight market that now benefits millions of Nigerians.

“President Tinubu did the right thing for this country. His intervention forced foreign airlines to reduce their ticket prices drastically. Prices have come down from $13,000 to $3,000 from Abuja to Heathrow,” Onyema said.

Onyema described the milestone as a “turning point” in Nigeria’s aviation history and a shining example of what can happen when government and private enterprise work together.

“I want to congratulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for pulling this off. This is an example of the government paving the way for the private sector to thrive.

No country develops without the private sector, because it is the private sector that embodies and implements the visions and aspirations of the government,” he said.

The development follows Air Peace’s historic Abuja–London Heathrow flight, which took off on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

According to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the successful flight marked “a major milestone for Nigeria’s aviation industry.”

The Air Peace boss said the new service has “saved Nigerians money and made flying affordable again,” noting that even British passengers have welcomed the price drop.

According to a Punch report, the Air Peace boss revealed that the airline now operates 14 weekly flights between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, covering both Lagos–London Gatwick and Abuja–London Heathrow routes, a first for any Nigerian carrier.

“It opened the corridor not just to Europe but to the entire world. Many of our passengers are connecting to America, Canada, and Asia through London, saving a lot of money with our affordable fares,” Onyema added.

He emphasized that Air Peace’s entry into the UK route has forced foreign airlines to review and cut their own prices, a benefit that extends beyond Air Peace’s customers.

“Even if you don’t fly Air Peace, you can now fly other airlines at reduced fares. Air Peace cannot fly everybody, but at least Nigerians now have a choice.”