The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced discussions with the federal government on the possibility of reducing the cost of aviation fuel through local refining of the product. The NCAA is also pushing for the practicability of granting the oil marketers and airlines the concession for lower exchange rates. The move was sequel to […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for speed and innovation to enable aviation to continue to deliver its vast social and economic benefits. “Aviation is the business of freedom. We make global mobility ubiquitous. For 63 million people, aviation provides the freedom to earn their livelihood. For 3.8 billion travelers aviation includes the […]
The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has issued the management of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited, SAHCOL, 14 days ultimatum over its refusal to review condition of service of staff. The union warned that if the management refused to discuss with it with 14 days, it would ground the ground handling activities nationwide. […]
Boeing and US trade officials declared victory in a long trade battle Thursday after the World Trade Organization ruled that the European Union failed to end illegal subsidies for Airbus. The EU and member states did not implement an order to remove subsidies that Boeing alleges helped Airbus beat it in major multi-billion dollar […]
It is possible for an ordinary traveler to get a free upgrade without air miles, especially if he or she has a flexible schedule, according to frequent flier and points expert Gilbert Ott, who runs the air miles site God Save the Points. Ott has made a career out of helping fliers use miles to get free […]