Tag: Airlines
NCAA to come down hard on airlines over false schedules
NCAA, in a statement by its Acting Director-General, Capt. Chris Najomo signed by the Director, Public Affairs/Consumer Protection, Mr Michael…
Tinubu approves 3 airlines for 2024 hajj pilgrimage
Sanda-Usara said that the approval reinforces the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring a seamless and secure pilgrimage experience for Nigerian…
COVID-19: IATA projects US$23bn revenue loss by airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), on Thursday, projected a potential revenue loss by airlines in Africa and the Middle…
NCAA warns airlines against unauthorised charter operations
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to wield the big stick over charter operations by unauthorised permit holders.
Age of Nigeria’s airlines fleet not an issue in aviation safety: Experts
Some of Nigeria’s commercial airlines have the oldest aircraft fleet in Africa, with the age of the aircraft owned by…
Why domestic airlines are struggling in Nigeria – Aviation expert
Mr Isaac Balami, the Chief Executive Officer, 7 Star Global Hangar Ltd., says the cost of fueling and maintenance of…
Iranian airspace: U.S. issues fresh warning to airlines
The U.S. on Tuesday again issued a fresh warning to airlines to exercise caution when operating in Iran’s airspace, citing…
Ebola: NCAA calls for high level vigilance
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Tuesday called for a high level vigilance by the airlines, especially those operating…
Air fares rise as airports record heavy passengers’ traffic
Many airlines operating domestic routes in Nigeria have hiked air fares due to volume of traffic of passengers travelling for…
NCAA to meet foreign airlines over alleged rejection of Naira
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it will soon convene a meeting with foreign airline operators over their alleged…
Beyond Flight Bookings Made Easy
The Nigerian Aviation Portal launched two months ago by the Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, is a step in the…
German airlines cancel more flights to Tel Aviv
Germany’s top two airlines on Wednesday cancelled further flights to Tel Aviv over security concerns amid the escalating Gaza conflict.…
Uncertain Respite For Airlines
Doubts trail President Goodluck Jonathan’s budget proposal to waive duty on importation of aircraft parts The recent announcement by the…
Emirates, Qatar Drug Traffickers’ Preferred Airlines
Emirates and Qatar have emerged the preferred airlines used by drug traffickers in Nigeria, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency,…
Dana Must Resume Flight Operations — ART
A group of aviation analysts and professionals under the aegis of Aviation Round Table, ART, have said that Dana Air,…
6 airlines to lift Nigeria’s Hajj pilgrims
Nigeria’s Federal Government has approved six airlines to transport intending pilgrims to this year’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. This is…
Dana Crash: Group Sympathises With Nigeria
The Three Wheelers Beneficiaries and Operations Association of Nigeria, TWBOAN, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, has described Sunday’s plane crash at…
Chaos At Airports As Fuel Scarcity Paralyses Flights
Thousands of exasperated passengers waited for hours yesterday at the country’s airports to board planes as aviation fuel scarcity paralysed…
Nigeria Needs A National Carrier Not Ultimatum
In very strong language, the Minister of Aviation, Mrs. Stella Oduah, at the weekend, ordered foreign airlines operating in the…
Europe, China heading for Trade Showdown?
China said Monday it has banned its airlines from complying with an EU scheme to impose charges on carbon emissions…
Lagos Businesswoman Slams N10m Suit On Lufthansa Airlines
A Lagos businesswoman, Mrs. Folashade Okoya, has filed an application for final judgment before a federal high court against Lufthansa…
Prepare For Total Paralysis —NLC
The nationwide strike which begins by 12 midnight is going to be total as banks, commuter buses and airlines will…
Aero Contractors Increases Flights To Abuja, Port Harcourt
Aero Contractors airline said this morning that it is increasing its flight frequencyon the Lagos-Abuja-Lagos and Lagos-Port Harcourt-Lagos routes to…