Despite the high local passenger traffic in Nigeria’s aviation sector, the country failed to maximise such opportunity in growing very strong airlines, until recently when government decided to make the air transport sector more viable. In the past 63 years of Nigeria’s Independence, there were not much to cheer, but in the last one […]
The limited number of aircraft seats, which falls short of meeting passengers’ demand on domestic routes has intensified ticket racketeering by airlines ground staff, especially ticketing officials in collaboration with airport touts that claim to be protocol officers. THISDAY investigations carried out over the last three months, revealed that ticketing officials cancel tickets already sold […]
After a two-year hiatus, the Dubai based Emirates has resumed flights to Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria. The Middle East mega carrier inaugural flight touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on October 1, 2024, as Nigeria was celebrating its 64th Independence anniversary. Commenting on the return of services, the Deputy President […]
The UAE -Nigeria bond just hit a significant milestone with Emirates Airlines’ resumption of daily flights between Lagos and Dubai. This development coincided with Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary marked recently. It was expected to facilitate travel and business opportunities between the two nations. An announcement by Emirates Airlines also hinted of new options by […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted three critical priorities for sustained progress in aviation safety. The global body insisted that to sustain and improve safety in air transport, there must be continuous focus on strengthening global standards, cultivating safety culture and maximising the use of date. IATA made this known at the […]
