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FAAN Condemns NLC Picketing of Lagos, Abuja Airports over Dispute with Imo Governor

Yadudu described the action of the unions as an impunity and ego-trip, stating that the action is against the nation’s…

2 years ago

Flight Operations May Be Disrupted in Nigeria as Aviation Unions Embark on Strike April 17

The strike is over ths FG's plan to demolish Lagos offices of aviation parastatals and the delay to review workers…

2 years ago

Aero Contractors: We Warned NCAA, FAAN against Anti-Tinubu Ibom Air Passenger

Industry insiders and officials of Aero Contractors were miffed that FAAN and NCAA did not react immediately to the report…

2 years ago

Aviation Minister Reiterates Plan to Demolish Privately-Owned Hangars to Expand New Terminal at Lagos Airport

He said the practice of moving passengers to the old terminal after checking them in at the new facility was…

2 years ago

 In Another Milestone, Air Peace Begins First Direct Flight from Nigeria to Israel

Allen Onyema said the airline is prepared for the inaugural and subsequent flights, with two weekly flights then increase frequency…

2 years ago

Despite Legal Issues, Buhari Administration Continues Push for Nigeria Air’s Takeoff Before End of Tenure

Airline operators have urged a court to stop the national carrier deal and withdraw the Air Transport Licence issued to…

2 years ago

Nigeria Air Meant to Kill Nigerian Airlines, AON Alleges

They said this is why they went to court to stop the planned national carrier.

2 years ago

NAHCO Begins Investigation, Suspends Personnel over Damage to Air Peace Aircraft

NAHCO staff drove equipment and rammed it on the aircraft, an Airbus A320 which has since been grounded.

2 years ago

Nigeria Alerts Pilots and Airlines of Hazardous Weather

The Harmattan haze has forced the cancellation and delay of flights since December 20.

2 years ago

Nigeria Cancels Mandatory COVID Tests for Travellers, Abolishes Facemask at Airports

It mandated airlines to resume serving meals and drinks onboard aircraft.

2 years ago

British Airways Still Flying to Abuja Despite Terror Alert, UK Carrier Says

The airline, which has operated to Nigeria for 85 years, has no inclination to suspend flights, unless it receives signals…

2 years ago

Ethiopia Scraps Visa-on-Arrival for Nigerian Travellers

This was contained in an email Ethiopian Airlines sent to its Nigerian travel partners.

2 years ago

United Airlines Allegedly Deboards Nigerian Passenger for Complaining About Inoperative Lavatory

Oladotun with seat number 48L and passenger name record (PNR) G5JWCK, said he expected an apology but instead, he was…

2 years ago

Nigeria: Local Refining, Solution to High Price of Aviation Fuel, Stakeholders Say

They observed that there could be drastic slump in domestic passenger traffic in 2022.

2 years ago

Air Traffic Controllers Call off Strike after Grounding Flight Operations in West, Central Africa

More than 700 air traffic controllers joined the strike to demand better conditions.

2 years ago

Foreign Airlines Hike Airfares Further as Nigeria Allegedly Reneges on Payment of Trapped Fund

Economy return ticket sold in March at N300,000 is now N1.7m and airlines could charge as much as N1m for…

2 years ago

Lufthansa Pilots Begin Strike Friday, May Cancel 800 Flights

Vereinigung Cockpit is demanding a 5.5% pay rise this year, for its more than 5,000 pilots.

2 years ago

Emirates to Resume Lagos Flights September 11

The announcement comes five days after the Nigerian government released $265 million for foreign airlines to repartriate.

2 years ago

Nigeria in Talks with Foreign Airlines Over $600m Trapped Funds

Emirates Airlines last week announced that it would stop all scheduled operations to Nigeria from September 1 if no action…

2 years ago

Workers’ Sack Imminent as Nigerian Airlines Struggle with Operational Costs

There are indications that Nigerian carriers may reduce their workforce as they struggle to sustain their operations in the face…

2 years ago