Over 90% of Teamsters who work for United Parcel Service (UPS) voted to authorize a strike on August 1st if they cannot come to an agreement on a new labor contract with the package-delivery company. The labor union is headed for a showdown with the parcel giant that could lead to the largest
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Nigerian Airlines Record 8,825 Delayed Flights in 3 Months
Domestic airlines operating in Nigeria recorded 8,825 cases of flight delay from January to March, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said. Statistics released by the Consumer Protection Department of the NCAA shows that 14,633 flights were operated by eight airlines during the period under review, while 208 flights were
Alibaba to invest US$1.5B in Hong Kong International Airport facility
Hong Kong Int'l Airport Last week, Alibaba released plans to expand the network of its logistics arm, Cainiao, into Asia, Europe and the Middle East, underpinning its international e-commerce expansion effort. Yesterday, the company released its plans to drop US$1.5 billion on a logistics center project at China’s Southern-most hub, Hong Kong International
Air Namibia Flights to West Africa Reduce Travel Time By 60 Percent
Air Namibia Airbus A340-311 Windhoek - It is all systems to go, as Air Namibia gears up to launch the Windhoek-Lagos-Accra route, commencing on June 29, 2018. "This much-needed service gives our passengers a better alternative travel option, reducing travel times between Namibia and West Africa by more than 60 percent. We
Shippers’ Council, others to sign MOU on port charges
In a bid to sanitize the Nigerian port industry, the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, on port charges with foreign shipping companies operating in Nigeria and terminal operators. Disclosing this to Vanguard in Lagos yesterday, Executive Secretary of the Council, Mr. Hassan Bello
Peugeot’s Nigeria assembly plant Starts 2019
Peugeot 3008 SUV PSA Peugeot Citroen has revealed plans to start assembling cars in Nigeria by the first quarter of 2019 through a joint venture with the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and five state governments. An adviser to the Governor of Kaduna, Jimi Lawal, told Reuters on Tuesday that
American Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Hail Storm Cracks Windscreen in ‘Scariest Flight’ Ever
An American Airlines plane carrying 130 passengers was forced to make an emergency landing after its windshield cracked in severe weather in what one passenger described as “the scariest flight of my life.” People on board vomited, and objects were dislodged in the turbulence caused by a hail storm that damaged the
United Airlines is trying to make boarding less of a nightmare
United premier access check-in Airlines are working to get passengers onto the plane faster. The perennial struggle is familiar to most air travelers: the gate agent announces it’s time to board and dozens of people swarm the gate waiting for their group to be called. United Airlines wants to streamline that process
Cargolux bans ‘hunting trophies,’ citing environmental sustainability
Today, Luxembourg-based all-cargo carrier Cargolux has banned the transportation of wild game, otherwise known as “hunting trophies,” to take effect immediately. “This practice does not align with the company’s ethical engagements and policies,” said Richard Forson, CEO of Cargolux, stating that the carrier is “committed to building a sustainable business model,”