Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Airbus to facilitate access to aircraft financing for Nigerian carriers

Posted on March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Tells operators to cater for local market Aircraft maker, Airbus said it is committed to working closely with Nigeria to explore innovative solutions, seize opportunities, and capitalise on the potential of Nigeria. Airbus’ Vice-President of Sales, Africa, Hadi Akoum in an appreciation letter to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo dated March 20, 2023, stated that in the upcoming weeks, the company will diligently follow up on the pivotal topics…

United Makes it Easier to Share Award Miles with Family, Friends

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Just in time for summer travel planning, United has launched MileagePlus miles pooling – a new way for MileagePlus members to contribute and combine their miles into a joint account. United becomes the first major U.S. airline to allow members of its loyalty program, MileagePlus, to pool their miles with family and friends into a joint account This new feature makes it easier for family members of all ages — and groups to share and…

Foreign airlines shun codeshare deal with Nigerian carriers

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

….Europe, US, Middle East scamper for strong African operators African airlines are reaping the benefits of collaboration as they tend to leverage the wings of other carriers to extend their operations. A recent codeshare agreement between Kenya Airways and Virgin Atlantic is opening a vista of opportunities to both airlines just as Nigerian carriers are stuck in one place as they are yet to strike a codeshare deal with any of the big carriers…

Nigeria’s airport security policies robust as country scales ICAO audit

Posted on March 23, 2024March 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

A team from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has confirmed that Nigeria was successful in the just concluded security audit of the country’s aviation industry. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Obiageli Orah in a statement pointed out that the objective of the USAP-CMA is to promote global aviation security through continuous auditing and monitoring of Member States’ aviation security performance, to enhance…

Nigerian travellers, airlines, others to benefit as Heathrow set to cut taxes

Posted on March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

UK CAA orders reduction in charges, Abuja, Lagos airports rank highest in charges While Nigeria’s two biggest airports have received a lot of flak, the aggregate of these charges, levies and taxes have taken a toll on air travel and impacted the cost of air tickets both domestically and regionally, as passengers will pay less for flights in and out of Heathrow after the aviation regulator ordered the airport to cut the fees it…

‘Inadequate skilled workers in aviation poses serious challenge’

Posted on March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Aviation expert and a member of the Agency for the Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) Kamata Joel, has said that having the appropriate number of skilled workers in the aviation industry in Africa still poses a serious challenge. He stated at the weekend in his presentation to Aviation and Allied Publication that in the fields of air navigation services and air transport, there was still a remarkable gap between the staff in…

Delta Air Lines management team visits American Express, ALML boss, John Adebanjo

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Reduced travels’ economic impact on air transportation

Posted on March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

In recent times, the skies above Nigeria seem to be soaring to new altitudes, not just in terms of flights but also in the cost of air travel, writes, WOLE SHADARE Empty terminals Air travel is one of the barometers to gauge the health of a nation. Whenever a country is doing well, it will reflect on the number of people that travel by air. Nigerian aviation is not a stand-alone. It is part of the…

Qatar Airways’ GCEO Outlines Ambitious Future For Airline

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has revealed several major new developments in line with his vision for the future of Qatar Airways. Designed to invigorate the global airline and its group of businesses, his roadmap for success includes innovation as the key pillar, which is reflected in Qatar Airways’ upcoming products and services – including the introduction of new first-class cabins on some of its fleet. In an exclusive interview…

SAA Celebrates 30 Years of Frequent Flyer Programme

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

South African Airways has celebrated 30 Years of the existence of its Frequent Flyer Programme known as Voyager with an exclusive dinner for a select few high-profile guests in Lagos. The event tagged “Voyager Elite Night” was to recognize and celebrate its frequent flyers and loyal customers for their unflinching support over the years and to mark thirty (30) years of success of the airline’s Loyalty Programme, the first of its kind in Africa. Sharing…

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