Air Peace operates inaugural flight to Barbados, gets B737-800 plane

The Government of Barbados, with the support of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), have hailed Air Peace for its efforts at strengthening commercial, tourism and cultural ties between Africa and the Caribbean through direct air connectivity. This emerged during a high-level forum and media launch held in Barbados, following the airline’s inaugural commercial flight from Lagos […]

The Government of Barbados, with the support of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), have hailed Air Peace for its efforts at strengthening commercial, tourism and cultural ties between Africa and the Caribbean through direct air connectivity.
This emerged during a high-level forum and media launch held in Barbados, following the airline’s inaugural commercial flight from Lagos to Barbados on May 24, 2026.
A statement from Air Peace indicated that the e forum brought together senior government officials, diplomatic representatives, tourism executives, airline delegates, members of the media and key stakeholders, reflecting growing institutional support for enhanced connectivity between Africa and the Caribbean.
Barbados’ Minister of Tourism and International Transport, The Hon. Ian Gooding-Edghill, described the launch of direct air service between Lagos and Barbados as “a landmark occasion for Barbados, for the Caribbean and for deepening relations between the region and the African continent.”