Over the years, it has been taken for granted by policy makers and appointed political leaders who manage air transport in Nigeria that Nigerian airlines do not have capacity and therefore will not be encouraged to operate international destinations. An industry insider told THISDAY that when the former Minister of Aviation was chiding Nigerian carriers, telling […]
The Federal Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed on reciprocal rights, as world mega carrier, Emirates Airlines is set to resume Dubai-Lagos flight service on Tuesday, October 1, 2024; indicating that Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, which hitherto operated the route can also resume flight operations to the Middle East country. This is […]
The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement, provisionally active since 2000, officially commenced on May 13, 2024. Transitioning into full effect, this bilateral pact signifies a pivotal advancement in fostering a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria, aligning with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy. Upholding commitments to aviation safety and security, the agreement allows […]
There has been a history of UK using airport authorities to undermine Nigerian airlines in their bid to operate from Nigeria to the UK. The London-Lagos route is the most lucrative route out of Nigeria and it is the route where an airline can have high number of passengers on direct flights. Nigerian airlines do […]
High airfares charged in Nigeria by international airlines could be traced to the lopsided Bilateral Air Service Agreements that was signed by the federal government, which does not protect Nigerian carriers and travellers. It has become a cliché to say that Nigerian travellers pay the highest airfares to international destinations in West Africa and one […]
