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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
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
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a 28% decrease in the amount of airline funds blocked from repatriation by governments. The total blocked funds at the end of April stood at approximately $1.8 billion, a reduction of $708 million (28%) since December 2023.
IATA reiterated the call for government… read more
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
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
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Mr Festus Keyamo has called on Turkish airlines management to upgrade its aircraft used for flight operations into Nigeria. He also harped on the need to accord Nigerian travellers the respect they deserve as patrons and address the problem of transit visas causing Nigerians to be … read more
Finchglow Travels, Nigeria’s leading travel consolidator, has been honored with the prestigious Delta Airlines Top Sales Agency Award for 2023.
The award ceremony, held today in Lagos, saw attendance from top executives of both Delta Airlines and Finchglow Travels, celebrating this notable achievement.
This accolade highlights… read more
In a stirring address that resonated with leaders and citizens alike, former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, emphasized the collective endeavour required to sustain democracy and achieve astute leadership across Africa.
“As we look to the future, let us reaffirm our commitment to building a continent where democracy t… read more
Korean Ambassador Kim Pankyu has urged Nigeria to develop her tourism sector stating the current tourist landscape holds little space for relaxation for both foreigners and Nigerians.
Pankyu who had spent a little over fifty days shuttling between the Lagos and Abuja, meeting with Korean companies and Nigerian institutions, had earl… read more
Abednego Galadima, President, National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, spoke on the manpower challenges in the Nigerian aviation industry and the flouting of expatriate quota by airlines in the sector, among others. Excerpts:
Inadequate manpower has always been at the… read more
British Airways re-opens LOS airport lounge for enhanced customers’ experience
NLC and TUC strike brings Nigerian airports to a standstill
Nigeria’s blocked airline funds fall by 98%
Dana Air CEO Meets Keyamo, Plans Investment In New Aircraft
Keyamo tasks Turkish Airlines on aircraft upgrade and better service
Finchglow Travels receives Delta Airlines top sales agency award for 2023
25 years of unbroken democracy: collective effort towards stronger Africa
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