The Federal Government has announced the closure of Lagos and Abuja airports effective March 23, 2020. A statement by the Director generaof the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu, said this is in exception to essential and emergency services. According to him, “Further to our earlier letter on the restriction of international flights […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed decisions taken by aviation regulators to provide flexibility to airlines and flight crew during the COVID-19 crisis. “Safety is the industry’s top priority. Countries have a well-established licensing system to ensure this. Airlines and their employees are facing an unprecedented challenge in coping with the business and operational […]
Every moment counts in a lifetime and every moment one lived never comes back. This may be the philosophy behind the desire to make flight operations cozy for air travellers. Depending on what you can afford, the level of comfort you get is determined by the class of seat you have bought. Airlines literally transform […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to governments in Africa and the Middle East, as part of a worldwide campaign, to provide emergency support to airlines as they fight for survival due to the evaporation of air travel demand as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. “Stopping the spread of COVID-19 is the […]
A Nigerian passenger who was billed to travel from Lagos to Asaba on Air Peace flight on Friday was stopped and isolated by the airline’s Coronavirus screening team when they discovered that he was very sick. An official of the airline told THISDAY that the passenger was supposed to travel on Monday but deferred his […]
