ICYMI: Spirit Airlines shuts down after 34 years leaving passengers stranded
Spirit Airlines ceased operations on the morning of May 2 after 34 years in business, leaving thousands of passengers with unused tickets…
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African carriers post strong 19.2% rise in international traffic – IATA
African airlines posted a 19.2 per cent year-on-year increase in international passenger demand in March 2026, data from the International Air Transport…
African airlines lead global passenger growth with 19.2% rise
African airlines recorded a 19.2 per cent year-on-year surge in international passenger demand in March 2026, according to the International Air Transport…
FG establishes aircraft leasing company to boost domestic carriers
The Federal Government has approved the creation of the Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company to enhance domestic airlines’ access to aircraft and boost…
Airlines avert shutdown despite jet fuel price surge
Nigerian airlines sustained flight operations on Thursday despite earlier threats of an industry-wide shutdown triggered by soaring jet fuel prices, underscoring ongoing…
US–Venezuela direct flights resume after seven-year suspension
United States and Venezuela is set to land in Caracas on Thursday, marking the resumption of air travel between the two countries…
Airlines pay ₦2,230/l for aviation fuel despite NMDPRA price advisory
Despite a pricing advisory by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, oil marketers have continued to sell aviation fuel,…
Japan deploys robots to assist baggage handlers at airports
Japan’s well-known but overworked baggage handlers at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport are set to get some robotic assistance, though their new teammates will…
FG orders 30-day credit for airlines amid aviation fuel crisis
To tackle Nigeria’s worsening jet fuel shortage and price surge, the Federal Government has asked marketers to grant airline operators a 30-day…
NMDPRA sets aviation fuel price band for Lagos, Abuja
Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority on Monday, recommended that the price of Jet-A1, otherwise known as aviation fuel, should range…
Aviation fuel: Domestic airlines threaten Thursday shutdown
There are strong indications that domestic airlines in Nigeria may halt operations from Thursday, April 30, 2026, over what operators described as…
Flight disruptions loom as ground handlers issue ultimatum over unpaid debts
A fresh crisis is unfolding in Nigeria’s aviation industry as ground handling companies threaten to suspend services over a debt exceeding N9bn…