British Airways (BA) appears to be having back its customers in the Nigerian market as it moves to introduce a bigger and better Boeing 747 on its London-Lagos route from September, authorities of the airline say. This development is coming after one year of foreign exchange repatriation challenge, which forced the
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Kenya Airways launches Group booking portal
A group buying option portal has being introduced by Kenya Airways airline to enable its customers to manage their booking process. The new launched portal will enable its customers to book group travel as it seeks to broaden revenue streams. It will also reduce the turnaround time to close the deal. The tool will enable
Nigeria moves to reduce cost of aviation services, freight rates
The outcry for reduction in the cost of provision of major aviation services in Nigeria by its domestic airlines operators has finally received government’s attention. Nigeria’s acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, said on Monday that the aviation industry would play a significant role in the economic development of the country, hence efforts
How Lufthansa lifted 60 million passengers in 6 months
Work commences at Ilorin Int’l airport
Ilorin, Nigeria. Renovation and upgrading of facilities have commenced at the Ilorin International Airport, in the Kwara State capital. The renovation, which is being executed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) affects every part of the airport. Some of the projects being renovated are the FAAN Administrative block, roofing of
Medview begins airlift of stranded passengers at Lagos Int’l Airport
Medview Airlines Yesterday commenced the airlift of hundreds of London-bound passengers who were left stranded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos after the carrier failed twice in its bid to convey the travelers to their destination. It was gathered that about 700 passengers of the airline were to be
How Virgin Atlantic carried 3 million Nigerian passengers
... all passengers were carried through the Lagos-London route in 16 years -- airline is giving away generous discounts to its customers to mark the period Virgin Atlantic said it has carried over three million Nigerian passengers between Lagos and London Heathrow in the last 16 years it commenced flight operations between
Airports’ lease agreements favour concessionaires – Aviation unions
Two major Nigerian aviation unions, Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) And the Nigeria Union Of Pensioners (NUP), Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) branch have reiterated their opposition to the ongoing process of concessioning four major airports in the country, noting that the concession agreements favour only the concessionaires. The
Nigeria to regulate commercial use of drones
The increased usage of drones by individuals and organizations for both commercial and private purposes has raised a concern on the Federal Government of Nigeria who has commenced the formulation of regulations to address the development so to check the dangers posed by such an act. Drones are unmanned aerial vehicles
Emirates and flydubai join forces, announce extensive partnership agreement
Emirates and flydubai today unveiled an extensive partnership which will see the two Dubai-based airlines join forces to offer customers unmatched travel options. Both airlines will continue to be managed independently but will leverage each other’s network to scale up their operations and accelerate growth. Partnership includes an expansive codeshare