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As Yuletide Approaches, Nigerian Carriers Acquire More Aircraft to Meet Demands of High Season

In order to meet the envisaged high passenger demand during the Christmas season when passenger traffic more than double that of the previous months, Nigerian airlines have started acquiring more aircraft to meet the expected surge in passenger movement. THISDAY learnt that some of these airlines have leased aircraft while some are in the process […]

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FG Begins Talks with Airlines over Trapped Funds

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed said relevant authorities are addressing the issues concerning revenue of foreign airlines that have been trapped in Nigeria, put at over $600 million. Speaking during a facility tour at the new international terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos yesterday, the Minister said, “On the trapped funds, […]

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Strong International Traffic Propels Continuing Air Travel Recovery, Says IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that air travel resumed its strong recovery trend in April, despite the war in Ukraine and travel restrictions in China. This was driven primarily by international demand. It stated that total demand for air travel in April 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was up […]