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• 01/02/2021 13:09

Ibom Air introduces ‘Ibom Flyer’ customer loyalty program

IBOM Airlines Limited, as part of its promise of world class service to its growing number of customers, has introduced a Customer Loyalty Program- the ‘Ibom Flyer’.

For the first time, Ibom Air customers will have the chance to be rewarded for their continuous loyalty to the Ibom Air brand. The program offers distinctiv… read more

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• 01/02/2021 06:45

Emirates to resume UK flights after 'indefinite' suspension

Emirates will begin resuming passenger flights from London Heathrow and Manchester to Dubai from February 2, days after services were suspended "indefinite… read more

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• 01/02/2021 06:39

UAE Covid Protocols: Airpeace passengers on Lagos-Sharjah route not affected

The Management of Air Peace says intending travellers to the United Arab Emirates on its Lagos - Sharjah flights are not affected by the new COVID-19 flight protocols introduced by the Dubai Airport’s Operations Control Centre.

The new protocols indicates that from February 1, 2021, only Nigerians travelling directly from Nig… read more

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• 31/01/2021 21:47

UAE restricts other carriers from airlifting Nigerian passengers to Dubai Airport

UNITED Arab Emirates (UAE) says passengers from Nigeria can no longer travel through other countries or airports to Dubai, in a letter it sent to Nigerian Travel Trade partners.

The notice by Dubai Airports came after United Kingdom blocked passengers from Dubai from entering UK on the 29th of January as part of measures to c… read more

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• 30/01/2021 16:31

Air Senegal will operate to Milan next month

Struck by the health crisis, Air Senegal wants to breathe new life into itself. The Senegalese pavilion has begun the phase of reconstruction and expansion of its international network.

From February 17, Air Senegal will open a direct route between Dakar and Milan-Malpensa. The Senegalese national carrier will offer 3 weekly flig… read more

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• 30/01/2021 06:21

France: Ethiopian Airlines receives 4-day suspension for non-compliance with PCR tests on arrival

Since January 18, France has asked all third country passengers to present a negative RT-PCR test less than 72 hours ago before entering its territory. Airlines are required to check their tests before boarding a traveler.

Ethiopian Airlines (ET) flights to France have been suspended since Thursday, January 28th and up to and includ… read more

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• 30/01/2021 06:21

Air Namibia escapes liquidation

Air Namibia has still not repay the entire debt owed to Challengair, and relating to the rental in 1998 of a Boeing 767-300. Threatened with liquidation by the liquidator of the late Belgian transporter, the Namibian national company obtained a payment schedule.

Scheduled for Friday, January 29, before the High Court of Windh… read more

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• 29/01/2021 17:56

Uganda Airlines receives second rare Airbus A330-800 next Tuesday

Uganda Airlines is on track to receive its second Airbus A330-800neo next week. The airline was initially expecting delivery on January 25th, but an internet blackout in Uganda led to delays. Delivery of the seldom-seen A330-800neo has now been pushed back until February 2nd.

Uganda Airlines expands its fleet

A d… read more

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• 29/01/2021 17:43

Air Tanzania signes interline agreement with Air India

Air Tanzania announced on January 18 that it had signed an interline agreement with Air India.

This agreement allows passengers of the Tanzanian national carrier to Mumbai to continue their journeys to other Indian cities served by the Indian national carrier, through a single ticket. In return, Air India custome… read more

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• 29/01/2021 17:30

Nigeria loses West Africa Air Travel Market to Ghana

Nigeria has lost the West African air market to Ghana as today no Nigerian airline is operating to destinations such as Accra, Abidjan, Dakar, Freetown, Monrovia and the Gambia.

Industry operatives told THISDAY that the aforementioned routes used to be lucrative for Nigerian airlines, where they generate dollar revenue… read more