In responding to the overwhelming complaints of air passengers over discomfort from recurring flight delays and other forms of negligence without sufficient compensation from airlines, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s recent call for airlines to respect their obligations to the passengers is a step in the right direction. Over the years, airlines seem to negate […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) yesterday, charged local and international airlines operating in Nigeria to comply with the First Need compensation regulation where a passenger’s luggage is short-landed. Short-landed baggage, NCAA clarified, refers to checked baggage accidentally left behind at the origin airport that arrives on a later flight. The NCAA noted that part […]
German mega carrier. Lufthansa Airlines on Wednesday offloaded 45 passengers and all the luggage of about 200 passengers fully booked for the Abuja-Frankfurt flight, to reduce the weight of the aircraft so that it could take off from a shorter length of the runway. This was because a big hole developed at one end of […]
•Airline carried 1.7mn passengers in two weeks Emirates’ Airlines has announced that its passengers experienced minimal disruptions to their travel plans on Monday in cognisance of the Middle East crisis, but regularly scheduled flights resumed yesterday. A statement by the airline said it quickly activated its robust contingency and disruption plans, with no […]
Air Peace, Nigeria’s foremost airline has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) by conducting a raffle draw at the Silverbird Man of the Year 2024 Awards. Five lucky winners emerged from the draw, reinforcing Air Peace’s dedication to enriching lives, supporting businesses, and connecting people with boundless opportunities. The raffle draw, a highlight of the event, saw AbodedeSamuel Opeyemi, […]
