Aviation

New Airlines, Capacity and Outrageous Fares

Emerging new airlines may tame current outrageous fares, boost capacity and make domestic market more competitive. What is ironic is that when many airlines in other parts of the world are shutting down, aircraft being rested and leasing market being glutted due to devastating effects of COVID-19, Nigeria is witnessing the emergence of new airlines. […]

Aviation

Dana, Ibom Air Sign First Domestic Interline Agreement

History was made in the Nigerian travel industry as Dana Air and Ibom Air signed the first ever domestic codeshare/interline agreement as part of plans to offer more route options, schedule options and easy connectivity for the flying public. The signing of the alliance by representatives of both airlines, Obi Mbanuzo, Accountable manager/Chief Operating Officer […]

Aviation

Accolades as MMA2 Security Personnel Returns Passenger’s N2.3m

An Uyo-bound passenger on Ibom Airline, Mr. George Etuk and other Nigerians have commended the Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal two (MMA2) after receiving his lost baggage containing the sum of N2, 350, 000 and other vital documents. The incident, according to AVSEC Manager, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators […]

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As Ibom Air Connects South-east

It was fanfare on Monday when Ibom Air made its inaugural flight to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu two weeks after it was reopened for operations. The airline, which holds so much promise, was welcomed by the Enugu state government, as the Deputy Governor of the state, Cecelia Ezeilo thanked officials of Ibom Air […]