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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 […]

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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
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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
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“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 […]

Lagos to Abuja flight ticket should cost N250k - Airline operators
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Lagos to Abuja flight ticket should cost N250k – Airline operators

The Spokesperson for the Airline Operators of Nigeria and Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Obiora Okonkwo, has stated that due to cost increases, an air ticket from Lagos to Abuja should cost N250,000 He said this in an exclusive interview with AriseTV. According to him, “If you think tickets are expensive, you’re probably underestimating the sacrifices made […]

Flutterwave partners IATA to facilitate improved flight payment for African airlines
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Flutterwave partners IATA to facilitate improved flight payment for African airlines

Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave has joined forces with the International Air Transport Association to enhance travel experiences and facilitate seamless payments for airlines operating in sub-Saharan Africa. Through this collaboration, airlines worldwide can leverage Flutterwave’s integration with IATA’s Financial Gateway to process payments from customers using various methods, including cards, bank transfers, mobile […]

FG proposes 800% increase in aircraft navigation fees
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Air Peace, Max Air top list if airlines with delayed flights

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has revealed that 284 flights were cancelled in the first three months of the year by the 11 domestic airlines that fly within the nation. Travellers appear to be experiencing the same difficulties in Nigeria regardless of the airline they choose. According to a recent assessment by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, […]

Nigerian airlines missing in top 20 global ranking - Report
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Nigerian airlines missing in top 20 global ranking – Report

No Nigerian airline made the top 20 best airlines in the world ranking, despite several interventions to improve their everyday operations. According to Vanguard, there are more than 5,000 airlines holding ICAO codes. The ranking parameters utilized by Airline Ratings and Skytrax World Airline Awards evaluated airlines using criteria such as safety records, punctuality, passenger comfort, […]