Antigua will again be served by Nigerian airline Air Peace as the carrier prepares to resume once-monthly flights between Lagos and the Caribbean, with service to both Antigua and Barbados set to begin on May 24.

The route will be operated using a Boeing 777, marking a return of limited long-haul service linking West Africa and the Caribbean.

The planned schedule has drawn criticism from aviation observers, who argue that a single monthly flight offers little practical value for most travelers. Industry analyst Sean Mendis questioned the viability of the service, stating that such infrequent operations cannot effectively support tourism, business travel, or emergencies.

He also indicated that Air Peace threatened legal action after he publicly challenged the feasibility of the route.

The airline has defended the service, citing previous charter operations to Antigua and Barbados, as well as a past Lagos–Montego Bay flight, as evidence of demand for Africa-Caribbean connections.

However, critics maintain that demand between West Africa and the Caribbean remains limited, and that a once-monthly schedule restricts flexibility for passengers, particularly those requiring round-trip travel.

Operational concerns have also been raised, including how the airline would handle disruptions such as cancellations or diversions, given the long gap between flights. Questions have also been raised about the use of a large Boeing 777 for such infrequent service, with analysts noting the high fixed costs associated with operating wide-body aircraft.

Despite the concerns, the resumption of flights to Antigua and Barbados represents another attempt to establish a sustained air link between the Caribbean and the African continent.