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Emirates launches flights to Madagascar via Seychelles
Emirates is set to enhance connectivity to Madagascar with the introduction of four weekly flights from Dubai to Antananarivo via the Seychelles, starting 3 September 2024. This new service aims to tap into the tourism and trade potential of Madagascar.
Flight Schedule:
Outbound (EK707): Departs Dubai at 08:55, a… read more
Air Peace offers unbeatable travel options with extended schedule availability
Air Peace, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, is pleased to announce the extension of its scheduled availability for the Lagos-London-Lagos route.
As of today, flights are now bookable until March 2025, providing passengers with even more options and convenience for their travel plans. The London route, operated by Ai… read more
Germany: Discover Airlines launches a new service to Namibia
German leisure airline Discover Airlines, owned by the Lufthansa Group, is set to launch a new service to Namibia.
The airline will introduce a ne… read more
Unions ground activities at airports, chase away passengers
Activities were totally paralysed in all Nigerian airports on Monday by the members of Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and aviation unions as airlines were stopped from airlifting passengers.
Also, no fewer than a billion naira was lost in revenue generation by the nine schedule indigenous airl… read more
British Airways re-opens LOS airport lounge for enhanced customers’ experience
British Airways has opened a totally renovated luxurious lounge at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos following a six months refurbishment of the facility. The renovated space has been cleverly designed to give customers more room to enjoy an upgraded food and beverage experience.
It also allows customer… read more
Qantas is planning to resume flights between Perth and Johannesburg
Qantas, the flag carrier airline of Australia, is planing to resume scheduled flights between Pe… read more
NLC and TUC strike brings Nigerian airports to a standstill
Flight activities have been freezed due to the indefinite nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) over the new minimum wage saga. Unions in the aviation industry in compliance with the directive by the leadership of the NLC and TUC at midnight today, instructed its members to withdraw t… read more
Proflight Zambia increases flights between Lusaka and Kasama
Zambian privately owned regional carrier Proflight Zambia is set to increase domestic flights between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka and Kasama Airport (KAA) in … read more
Airport concession: Union tasks Keyamo on extant labour
The Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) has challenged Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development to adhere strictly with the country’s extant labour law on airports concession.
Comrade Alale Adedayo, the newly elected President of ANAP stated this over the weekend in Lagos during the inau… read more
Dana Air CEO Meets Keyamo, Plans Investment In New Aircraft
Mr. Jacky Hathiramani, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dana Air has met with Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace development, ostensibly on the suspension of the airline and how it would recommence flight services.
Also, the airline is planning to improve its fleet of aircraft by investing in more air… read more
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