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Airlines shift to paperless travel, embrace digital passes – Report

Airport Parking and Hotels, a leading UK airport parking specialist, has released a new report exploring how major global airlines are advancing toward paperless travel in 2025 and beyond. The report evaluates key players, including Emirates, British Airways, easyJet, and Japan Airlines, comparing their approaches to digital transformation, according to BREAKING travel news. It underscores […]

12 hospitalized after American Airlines plane catches fire
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Global conflict zones, airspace closures threaten airlines operations

Airlines are increasingly burdened by the rise in global conflict zones, as threats such as missiles, drones, airspace shutdowns, GPS spoofing, and the downing of a passenger jet disrupt operations. Carriers face mounting costs and lost market share due to last-minute flight cancellations and costly re-routings. To uphold safety and reliability, the aviation industry is […]

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Airlines maintain flight operations despite NiMET workers strike 

Domestic and international airlines in Nigeria have maintained their operations without any disruptions, despite the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. It was reported that Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest domestic airline, suspended flight operations on Wednesday due to the ongoing strike by NiMet workers. However, findings reveal that all other airlines in Nigeria have […]

FG proposes 800% increase in aircraft navigation fees
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FG proposes 800% increase in aircraft navigation fees

The Nigerian federal government, through the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency, is set to propose an 800% increase in aircraft navigation fees, effective from September 1, 2024. This announcement was made by NAMA’s Managing Director, Mr. Umar Farouk, during the 28th League of Aviation and Airport Correspondents Conference in Lagos on Friday. Farouk explained that the […]

No injuries from accidental flight takeoff - Max Air
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No injuries from accidental flight takeoff – Max Air

Max Air has disclosed that flight NGL1649, a Boeing 737 registered as 5N-ADB, which encountered a significant malfunction during its takeoff at Yola Airport on the evening of Sunday, July 21, 2024 had no injuries. The aircraft, which had 119 passengers and six crew members on board, was preparing to depart for Abuja when a […]

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Why flight fares may increase – Local airlines

Airline companies have warned that they may be have to evaluate their pricing upward since the price of aviation fuel increased to more than N1300 According to The Punch, the local airlines’ spokesperson, Obiora Okonkwo, revealed this in a statement on Friday and demanded prompt government action to stop the local airlines from going out […]

CBN clears $64.44m forex backlog for airlines
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CBN clears $64.44m forex backlog for airlines

Bisola David The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that it has fulfilled its commitment by clearing a $64.44 million backlog of foreign exchange owed to airlines. The Times reported that this new payout increases the total verified amount paid to airlines to $136.73 million, completing the settlement of proven FX claims in the industry. However, this […]

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Most punctual African airlines in 2023 – Report

Cirium’s yearly assessment of the world’s top global airlines for on-time performance has revealed that South Africa’s Safair and Kenya Airways were among the most punctual airlines in the Middle East and Africa region in 2023. AMBusiness reports that Safair ranked second on the list with an excellent on-time arrival percentage of 92.36%, while Kenya […]

FG's 10-man panel to investigate airlines over fare hike
Aviation

Airlines that cause flight delays must provide refreshments — NCAA

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has ordered airlines to provide refreshments and other alternative measures in accordance with Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 19. According to a statement signed by the Director Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, Michael Achimugu, the NCAA is aware of recent flight disruptions that have inconvenienced air passengers and sympathizes […]

Aviation ministry gets N40bn approval for NAVAID upgrade
Aviation

“Airlines sign SAF $45bn forward purchase agreements” – IATA

Airlines have secured global forward purchase agreements for Sustainable Aviation Fuel worth $45 billion, according to an announcement made by the International Air Transport Association. The Times reported that the International Civil Aviation Organisation held the Third Conference on Aviation Alternative Fuels in Dubai on Friday when this information was revealed. The conversations mostly focused on how important it […]

Hackers leak Spanish airline customers' credit cards info
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Hackers leak Spanish airline customers’ credit cards info

Spanish Airline Air Europa on Tuesday reported that a cyberattack on its online payment system had exposed some of its customers’ credit card information. According to a statement from the airline, it sent emails to clients whose credit card information was at risk and alerted the necessary financial institutions. The airline did not quantify the […]

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Keyamo sets up taskforce for relocation of airlines

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has established a five-person task force to address any issues that may result from the abrupt relocation of international airlines from the old international terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos to the terminal that was recently opened at the same airport. In a press […]

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