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‘Over 140,000 Passengers Travelled to UK through Abuja in 2024’

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November 5, 2025
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Chief Customer Officer of Heathrow Airport, Mr. Ross Baker has described Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory as vibrant and important destination, disclosing that in 2024, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja recorded over 140, 000 passenger movement between Nigeria and the United kingdom. Baker made this known in his speech during the inaugural ceremony held at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3, and also described the launch of direct flight operations between Abujaand London Heathrow by Air Peace as a moment of pride andprogress that symbolises the deepening […]

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British Airways to Add New Flights to Fastest Growing Economy in the World

Aviation Media
October 11, 2025
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BY Bhavya Velani As economic and cultural ties deepen, British Airways’ increased frequency and service upgrades position it to capture future growth in the UK–India corridor. British Airways is expanding its India network as part of a major UK Government trade mission led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The airline plans to launch a third […]

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Excessive Taxes on International Routs

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September 22, 2025
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As a country where air travellers pay the highest taxes in Africa and one of the highest in the world, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Nigeria is yet to give passengers who travel to international destinations, the necessary respite. With average of four million travellers on international routes since 2021, Nigerian travellers […]

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Sanusi: Shortfall in Aircraft, Passenger Growth Will Continue to Keep Fares High

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September 22, 2025
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Nigeria will continue to experience high cost of flight ticket for a long time due to inadequate supply of aircraft, coupled with increasing growth of air travellers, the Managing Director and CEO of Aero Contractors, Captain Ado Sanusi has said. In an exclusive interview with THISDAY, Sanusi said shrinking fleet among Nigerian operators was a […]

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Aero Contractors Refunds over N257m to Passengers on Flight Delays, Cancellations, Baggage Issues in Eight Months

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September 15, 2025
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Aero Contractors has refunded over N257 million to passengers on flight delays, cancellations, and baggage issues from January to August 2025. The amount refunded in the last eight months indicates an increase in refunds, representing a 137 per cent growth compared to the amount refunded during the same period in 2024. In a statement, the […]