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NCAA moves to slam airlines over chronic flight delays

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has indicated plans to impose tougher sanctions on domestic airlines over persistent flight delays and poor passenger handling, warning that repeated inefficiencies in the aviation sector will no longer be tolerated. The development was announced on Thursday through a statement shared via the official X handle of the Director of […]

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Airlines scramble to add flights for stranded Caribbean travelers

Airlines rushed to schedule dozens of additional flights on Sunday to accommodate tens of thousands of travelers stranded across the Eastern Caribbean, following the expiration of the United States flight restrictions in the region. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s had temporarily closed the airspace to commercial flights after U.S. strikes in Venezuela the previous day. […]

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African airlines lead global air cargo growth in October

African airlines recorded the strongest growth in air cargo demand globally in October 2025, with volumes rising 16.6 per cent year-on-year. Capacity on the continent also expanded by 20% compared to October 2024, which reflects a significant operational expansion designed to meet the rising demand. This data was sourced from the International Air Transport Association […]

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Airlines pull back from Venezuela following US alert

Six international airlines have suspended flights to Venezuela following a United States warning to major carriers about a “potentially hazardous situation” amid “heightened military activity” in the region. The affected airlines, Spain’s Iberia, Portugal’s TAP, Chile’s LATAM, Colombia’s Avianca, Brazil’s GOL, and Trinidad and Tobago’s Caribbean, halted operations on Saturday, according to AFP, citing Marisela […]

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Airlines oppose new $11.50 immigration charge

The Airline Operators of Nigeria says the controversial $11.50 charge scheduled to begin on December 1 was initiated by the Nigeria Immigration Service but announced and set for enforcement by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority. The group described the levy as an added strain on an already troubled aviation sector and an extra burden on […]

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African airlines lead global air cargo growth in August 2025

African airlines posted the highest air cargo demand growth globally in August 2025, with volumes rising 11 per cent year-on-year. Capacity also grew significantly, up 12.3 per cent in the same period, according to the International Air Transport Association’s August 2025 Global Air Cargo Market Data. Global air cargo demand rose 4.1 per cent in […]

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Airlines refund N257m to passengers in seven months

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has disclosed that airlines refunded N257 million to passengers between January and July 2025, compared to N108 million during the same period in 2024 and N32 million in 2023. The NCAA also revealed that a total of N6,083,229 was spent on hotel accommodation for stranded passengers within the first seven […]

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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 approves Air Peace for direct Nigeria-Brazil flights
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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 […]