Travel agents and airlines have accused United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities, including the country’s Immigration officials of using COVID-19 tests and other means to discourage passengers who travel to Dubai with foreign airlines. They observed that Emirates authorities have imbedded disposition of making things more difficult for passengers that travel with other carriers, including more […]
About five months ago, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria took firm decision to stamp out extortion and touting at the major airports in the country. Writer says that despite avowed determination to cleanse the airports of such ills, obnoxious acts still go on at the Lagos airport When the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria […]
With the cost of operation hitting the roof and many domestic airlines facing liquidation, it has emerged the airlines are being ripped off by regulators via landing charges. Local operators who spoke to THISDAY said the development has further heightened their fears of not being able to continue in business calling on the federal government […]
United Nigeria Airline (UNA), which began domestic operation 12 months ago, has airlifted over 260, 000 passengers during the period. At a briefing on the activities of the airline during the year under review, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, chairman of United Nigeria Airline, said the year was turbulent but the airline swam through as a result […]
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and the leading Aviation Group, has returned its B737 MAX back to the skies with the airline’s Board Chairman and Executives, Boeing Executives, Ministers, Ambassadors, government officials, journalists and customers onboard the first flight. Commenting on the return of the B737 MAX to service, Ethiopian Group CEO Tewolde GebreMariam said, “Safety […]
