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Max Air debunks blacklist claim by lessors
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
Airfares fly sky-high amid high operational costs and charges
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
FAAN embarks on cultural transformation with acculturation programme
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
UAE lifts visa ban on Nigerians
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
Travel industry and toxic experience in West Africa
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 deepens affiliate engagements in Lagos
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
Five days of discovering the heart of Kenyan hospitality with Sarova Hotels Group
From the bustling streets of Nairobi to the serene shores of Mombasa, a group of travel and tour operators, travel marketers, and content creators from West Africa (Nigeria and Ghana to be specific) and South Africa, embarked on a captivating familiarization trip put together by one of Kenya’s premium hotel chains, the Sarova Hot… read more
Nigeria os seeking investors to bridge domestic airline capacity gap
Nigeria’s aviation industry is experiencing a surge in passenger demand, but a lack of domestic airline capacity is leading to rising airfares.
The Acting Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo stated this during a recent meeting with the President of the National Association of Nigeria … read more
Ibom Air boosts capacity with new aircraft
In order to boost its capacity and meet growing demand for its product, Ibom Air has added another Airbus A220-300 aircraft to it fleet.
The addition of this aircraft will bring Ibom Air’s fleet of A220s to 11, after the delivery of the outstanding nine units.
According to a statement by Aniekan Essi… read more
Nigerian travel sector at risk due to unfair Airline trade practices,...
…as NANTA reports Nigerian Travel Sector Loses 40% Market Value Due to Foreign Airline Trade
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sounded the alarm on the negative impact of cross-border trading of foreign airlines’ inventories on Nigeria’s travel economy.
The Acting Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Al… read more
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