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Uganda Airlines plans to add three more African
destinations to its network in September, a move the carrier says is a
precursor to opening flights to Europe later this year.
From
Sept. 12, the airline will launch service between its Entebbe
International Airport (EBB) base and Abuja, Nigeria. The … read more
The President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agents (NANTA), Mr. Yinka Folami, has raised alarm over the increasing risks associated with cross-border ticket trading among travel agents. Folami, in a recent address, stated that the practice is leading to significant financial losses for both travel agencies and customers.… read more
Idowu Sofola and Co., solicitors to ValueJet, has concluded plans to file N1 billion suit against a media organisation, BusinessDay over what it described as a “malicious report,” which named the airline as one of the blacklisted carriers in Nigeria.
The report had alleged that ValueJet and 12 other indigenous carriers were blacklis… read more
Air Peace, has debunked the claim that it was blacklisted by any international lessor due to breach in contract. A statement by the airline, described as erroneous a media report (Not Daily Independent) that Air Peace and 12 other indigenous airlines were blacklisted by foreign lessors for their failure to adhere to leasing agreements.… read more
Max Air has debunked the claim that it was blacklisted by any lessor, saying that it owns the aircraft in its fleet. A media report (not Daily Independent) had alleged on Wednesday that Max Air and 12 other Nigerian airlines were blacklisted by international lessors over contract breaches.
A statement by Barr. Shehu Wa… read more
With the current high operational costs skewed against the indigenous airlines, airfares would continue to skyrocket in the domestic scene, while there are fears that some of the carriers may shut down operations any moment from now.
Investigation also gathered by Daily Independent indicated that Asaba International Airport … read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken a significant step towards transforming its organizational culture with the launch of its Acculturation Programme. The programme, aimed at cultivating a work environment that prioritizes excellence, efficiency, and integrity, was officially unveiled by FAAN’s Managing Direc… read more
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said effective from 15 July, the UAE will start issuing visas to Nigerians. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban on Nigerians travelling to that country, an official has announced.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris,… read more
Players in the West African travel industry, gathered at the 7th Accra Weizo Expo held in Accra, Ghana to dissect the challenges in travelling within the region and proffered solutions to the African governments.
In the last two decades or so, West African governments have made efforts to ensure free movement within the… read more
Ethiopian Airlines is expanding its affiliate engagement in Lagos to further serve its partners better. A statement by the media consultant to the airline in Nigeria, said that this initiative was designed to give updates about its products and service offerings, new destinations awareness, additional flight frequencies and ensure … read more
Uganda Airlines adds three more Africa destinations and eyes Europe
NANTA president warns of cross-border ticket trade perils
ValueJet Threatens N1bn Suit Against Media House Over False, Damaging…
Air Peace denies blacklist claim, seeks apology
Max Air debunks blacklist claim by lessors
Airfares fly sky-high amid high operational costs and charges
FAAN embarks on cultural transformation with acculturation programme
Travel industry and toxic experience in West Africa
Ethiopian Airlines deepens affiliate engagements in Lagos
