As dollar value rises against the naira, coupled with inflation, it has emerged that airfares may rise between N150, 000 and N250, 000 for one hour flight in domestic destinations, which will amount to over 100 per cent price increase. Currently average cost of flight is about N70, 000, however, it was learnt that this […]
Senior member of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) and the President/CEO Top Brass Aviation Limited, Captain Roland Iyayi recently granted interview to Arise TV, where he gave details on why Nigeria Air may not emerge as national carrier. Chinedu Eze brings the excerpts: We are talking about Nigeria Air, just less than 72 hours to […]
The Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has commended the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, and the Federal Government for the successful installation of Airfield Lighting on Runway 18L/36R at the Domestic Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. Onyema, who gave the commendation in a news release issued to journalists on Friday, November […]
There is no sign that airfares in domestic flights may come down as many hoped when the base far rose to N50, 000 for one hour flight about seven months ago; rather, the base fare has risen to N70, 000. Booking a flight for middle of November from different domestic airline sites last week indicated […]
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has excoriated foreign airlines for feasting on Nigerian passengers with exploitative airfares, which is the highest from any African destination. AON made this known in a meeting it held with other aviation stakeholders, including international airlines representatives, hosted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. The […]
