Brexit:France, Netherlands re-introduce transit visa for Nigerians, other nationals

Brexit:France, Netherlands re-introduce transit visa for Nigerians, other nationals

Following the exit of the United Kingdom from Europe on December 31, 2020, Air France-JKLM has taken a different measures by the reintroduction of airport transit visa requirements for citizens of certain nationalities including Nigeria and Ghana.who hold a British visa, long stay visa or a British residence permit and who are travelling to the UK. A notice from Air-France-KLM dated December 29, 2020, captioned, “Travel on Air France or KLM to and from United…

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COVID-19: FAAN enhances safety protocols at airports

COVID-19: FAAN enhances safety protocols at airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has stepped up measures to ensure the safety of travelling passengers and other airport users across the nation. This is coming as the world grapples with the second wave of the dreaded Coronavirus pandemic, From the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Port Harcourt International Airport, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport and others within its network, the agency disclosed that it…

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New Airlines Face Survival Challenges In 2021

New Airlines Face Survival Challenges In 2021

The second wave of Coronavirus (COVID-19) could make return to profitability by airlines, especially in Nigeria, extremely difficult. For those already in operation, the situation looks dire with no hope in sight that they would survive and offer the same kind of services they offered pre-COVID-19. Year 2021 may become more difficult for them except there is a quick turnaround in the economic situation coupled with swift restructuring of airlines’ modus operandi. The outgoing year…

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Airlink Adjusts Schedule to Comply with South Africa’s New Curfew

Airlink Adjusts Schedule to Comply with South Africa’s New Curfew

South African-based domestic and regional airline, is adjusting its schedule of early morning and evening departures so that customers can comply with the country’s new curfew with minimal disruption to their travel plans. The changes will affect Airlink flights that were originally due to depart prior to 08:00 and arrive after 20:00.  These will be rescheduled to depart as soon after 08:00 as possible, and where applicable to arrive before 20:00. In some instances, flights…

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Disruptive Passengers: Time For Different Approach

Disruptive Passengers: Time For Different Approach

Disruptive passenger behaviour remains rare, but when it does occur the impact can be significant, writes WOLE SHADARE Global concern Loud mouthed and potentially dangerous disruptive passengers have become a major concern all over the world. The events of last week where a man, Dr. Chike Okogwu, went berserk and destroyed everything in sight that belongs to Dana Air and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) calls for retrospection into how destructive air passengers…

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Travel rules: Foreign airlines risk $3,500 fine, suspension, others

Travel rules: Foreign airlines risk $3,500 fine, suspension, others

NCAA lists travel protocol for airlines from S’Africa, UK The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to foreign airlines operating into Nigeria from the UK and South Africa that failure to adhere strictly to the new travel rules will attract penalties. The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 over the weekend issued new travel rules for passengers on direct flights from the UK and South Africa due to the variance of coronavirus…

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B737MAX Regains Footing As Africa Revives Interest In Plane

B737MAX Regains Footing As Africa Revives Interest In Plane

A huge relief came the way of many airlines, particularly those in Africa, following the re-certification of B737 MAX by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) more than a year after the aircraft were grounded around the globe. The production line of the 737 Max is back up and running after six months of dormancy. The moves represent significant steps forward for the beleaguered company as it tries to regain its footing and restore its reputation…

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Doctor goes berserk at Abuja airport, destroys Dana counters, other equipment

Doctor goes berserk at Abuja airport, destroys Dana counters, other equipment

  For more than thirty minutes, a middle aged man, Dr. Chike Okogwu and some passengers  went berserk as they engaged in wanton destruction of properties belonging to Dana Airlines and unleashed violence on staff  at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Allegedly in response to rescheduled flight, the passengers led by Okogwu became combative, went on rampage destroyed the carrier’s reservation computer system, counters after physically assaulting Dana staff who took to their heels….

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Airlines yet to get N4b stimulus package seven weeks after pledge

Airlines yet to get N4b stimulus package seven weeks after pledge

Weeks after announcing N4B stimulus package for airlines, airlines operators are yet to get the money; a situation that led to call for the release of the money to assist carriers get out of the woods. The much talked about stimulus many said despite how small it is would help to solve some of the airlines’ problems. Consequently, the Federal government has been asked to release the fund to the aviation industry to save struggling…

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How COVID-19 cuts FAAN’s revenue by over 75%- Yadudu

How COVID-19 cuts FAAN’s revenue by over 75%- Yadudu

  Agency’s sharp decline amounted to N18.9b loss-Okoye   Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Capt Rabiu Yadudu has recounted the impact the COVID-19 had on the aviation sector, particularly the FAAN. He stated that consequent upon the development, airports lost take-off and landing fees as well as Passenger Service Charges (PSC) which he said were the major revenue generating points of airports. Yadudu who spoke at the Servicom Networking Meeting…

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