Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Green Africa Introduces Fares from N27,500 For Ramadan

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Green Africa has introduced special fares for travellers in the season of Ramadan starting from N27,500 only across all routes. These special fares are available for bookings between 20th April and 4th May and travel between 21st April and 30th June 2022 allowing customers to live the essence of the season with friends and loved ones while enjoying low airfares. Speaking on the offer, Obiukwu Mbanuzuo – Chief Commercial Officer, Green Africa said, ‘Ramadan emphasizes values such…

Kenya Airways gets another Sh36.6bn State bailout

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Treasury has concluded plans to offer Kenya Airways a further Sh36.6 billion bailout in the year starting July as part of efforts to prop up the national carrier amid recovery from the Covid-19 travel slump. The allocation, contained in budget documents tabled in Parliament, comes weeks after MPs approved an Sh20 billion bailout to the airline. This will push State support for the airline to Sh56.6 billion in under a year, making it the…

Tourism adventure: NANTA President to host Nigerian teachers

Posted on April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 by Wole Shadare

President, National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) Mrs. Susan Akporiaye has concluded plans to host participants and winners of the Nigerian Teachers reality show for a hands-on and practical tourism experience. The teachers picked from the six geographical zones of the country, will span three days, with destination Lagos tourism in focus and a practical certificated classroom engagement organised by Aerovessel Aviation school in conjunction with Topaz Travel group. Flips to the event, the…

Max Air: Airlines seek protection from security, others, flay irate passengers’ attacks

Posted on April 15, 2022April 15, 2022 by Wole Shadare

List causes of flight delays/cancellations Airlines under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have condemned the spate of attacks on airlines workers by irate passengers particularly the recent attack by some unruly passengers on the staff of Max Air and the wanton destruction of the airline’s properties due to a flight delay. President of AON, Dr Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina in a statement lamented that the incident has further heightened their deepest concern and…

Demola Sanya re-elected Skal Club President

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Wole Shadare

For his outstanding performance, Ademola Sanya has been re-elected President of Skal Club Lagos. Sanya was elected at the group’s Annual General Meeting, held in Lagos. Also elected are Mrs. Bukola Rokosu as First Vice President and Mrs. Chinwe Efidi, as Second Vice President. Other elected members are Noela Ifedirah as secretary, Emmanuella Inegbedion, Assistant Secretary; Akeem Adewole, Treasurer; Chudi Aligwekwe, Financial Secretary; Ezinne Esinnah, Publicity Secretary; Maryann Onuoha, Welfare Secretary; and Olayinka Dare, Assistant Welfare…

Egypt Air increases frequencies to Kano, upgrades services

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Partners Darma Air Services on Umrah, Hajj Egypt Air has announced the increase of its frequencies to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The carrier has equally announced the upgrades it has done and the quality of services to its customers. This is coming as the carrier has entered into a partnership with Kano-based Darma Air Services Limited for Umrah. The carrier is expected to operate ten flights for the lesser Hajj from…

Osinbajo, Sirika, Mohammed, Others For 5th National Tourism Summit

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The National Tourism Transport Summit and Expo, a tourism and transportation industry combined event of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN) would hold the fifth edition in the series of the programme on April 25th and April 26th, 2022 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The theme: ‘African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Strengthening Connectivity, Effect and Partnership’ were carefully chosen on the need to enhance the development of international cooperation and partnership…

Nigeria Air’s AOC: NCAA awaits security clearance

Posted on April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Director-General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu has said that the aviation regulatory body is awaiting security clearance from the security agencies for the continuation of the process of Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for the planned national carrier-Air Nigeria. A security clearance is one of the multiple hurdles the carrier would scale before it is granted all the important flight certificates and one that would recognize it as an airline. Nuhu…

APG IET rescinds decision to sell tickets in USD

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The APG Interline Electronic Ticketing Agreements (IET) today recalled and canceled the notice it made to its trade partners including travel agencies to issue air tickets in the United States Dollars. The earlier notice it was learnt led to outrage by travelers and the Nigerian authorities and one that puts enormous pressure on APG and its allies to rescind the decision to sell tickets in Nigeria’s foreign currency. A fresh notice to its trade partners…

Airlines, travel agencies jettison Naira, to sell tickets in dollars from April 19

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Cite $283 million trapped funds, forex scarcity for action Airfares on international routes skyrocket With effect from April 19, 2022, airlines on APG Interline Electronic Ticketing Agreements (IET) GP code 275 would start accepting issuing of tickets in United States Dollars and not Naira. This new policy according to the group was caused as a result of the difficulty in repatriating airlines’ huge funds stuck in Nigeria and other countries coupled with foreign exchange APG…

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