There is no sign that airfares in domestic flights may come down as many hoped when the base far rose to N50, 000 for one hour flight about seven months ago; rather, the base fare has risen to N70, 000. Booking a flight for middle of November from different domestic airline sites last week indicated […]
The United Nigeria Airlines has flown relief materials to Yenagoa for distribution to victims of the devastating flood disaster in Bayelsa State. This is as the airline announced it will resume scheduled daily flights to the state on Monday. Chief Operating Officer of the airline, Mazi Osita Okonkwo, said the donations were made in fulfillment […]
After many years of speculations and projections, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has disclosed that TAV Airports Holding has won the bid for the concession of the Lagos airport. THISDAY learnt that the consortium formed by TAV Airports Holding, NAHCO Management Services Ltd and Planet Project Limited, submitted bids for the tender to […]
As air travel returns to normal after the COVID-19 economic devastation, which constricted international flight operations, there are indications that the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) may generate about $1 billion annually from over-fliers charges, with increase in traffic of flights across Nigeria’s airspace. According to industry analysts, the projected revenue is possible, especially when […]
Despite the benefits of having airports in every state, many governors have embarked on aerodrome project at the expense of critical facilities of higher utility to the people. Building state airports have become a butt of controversy over the years because many observers believe that it is merely to serve the interest of the elite […]
