Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Nigeria-UAE diplomatic row forces Emirates to again suspend flights to Nigeria

Posted on December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 by Wole Shadare

In a fresh twist to the diplomatic row between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nigeria, the UAE has rejected the directive from Nigeria that puts on hold Emirates flights suspension while restricting the carrier to one weekly light to Abuja, The carrier, in a statement, said Emirates will be completely suspending its flights between Nigeria and Dubai until the Civil Aviation Authorities from both countries find a solution to the current ongoing issue. According…

Kenya Airways Expands Operations from Juba to Khartoum

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Kenya Airways will begin flights from Juba to Khartoum from the 10th of December 10, 2021 counter-rotating on an Embraer 190 and boosting its schedule to 10x weekly from the current 7 flights from Juba and 3xweekly flights to Khartoum. Commenting on the route launch, Allan Kilavuka, CEO, Kenya Airways said, “Kenya Airways is steadfast on creating free flows of trade and tourism across Africa and in other key markets because we believe our wide…

Dana Receives AHS handling Company, introduces N18,000 ‘flash sales’ on Enugu, Owerri, Asaba

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Wole Shadare

passengers travelling from Asaba, Owerri and Enugu to Lagos are to enjoy a lot of offers as Dana Air has introduced N18, 000 flash sales valid from now till 31 December 2021. The airline revealed this during a courtesy visit by AHS Aviation Handling Services Nigeria Limited to Dana Air’s newly appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Sukhjinder Mann. According to the Director of Aviation Handling Services (AHS), Sam Oluwole, “We are here to welcome Mr….

Nigeria activates reciprocity clause bars Emirates flights to Lagos

Posted on December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified why it withdrew the ministerial approval granted Emirates Airlines by the Ministry of Aviation. With the withdrawal, which takes effect from December 12, 2021, Emirates Airlines can now fly into Abuja (Nigeria) just once weekly on Thursdays, while its Lagos flight is suspended. Speaking with journalists on Friday, Capt. Musa Nuhu, the Director-General of NCAA, said that it withdrew the approval following the refusal of the General…

Apply transparency in airports concession, AFARN tells FG

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Wole Shadare

The Association of Foreign Airlines Representatives in Nigeria (AFARN) has lent its voice to the lingering controversy trailing the concession of the four major airports of Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt, and Kano. The group tasked Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika with the handling of the concession process. President, AFARM, Mr. Kingsley Nwokoma in a press briefing today said AFARN was not against the concession of four major aerodromes but called for the government to ensure it scrutinizes…

Arik goes to Asaba, Owerri for Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Arik Air will Wednesday, December 15, 2021 resume daily flight operations from Lagos to Owerri and Asaba. Both Owerri and Asaba flights will operate from the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 otherwise known as General Aviation Terminal (GAT). Flights from Lagos to Owerri will depart at 7:00 am while the inbound from Owerri will leave Sam Mbakwe Airport at 8:30 am. Asaba flights will depart Lagos at 1:30 pm while inbound flight…

NIMET warns of poor visibility as harmattan haze thickens

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Heavy dust haze in some places in the northern part of Nigeria would be experienced according to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET). Nimet in its alert warned of horizontal visibility to (500 – 3000)m as fresh dust plumed has been raised at the dust source region in the Chad Republic. NiMET has also cautioned of low visibility which may lead to certain flights being delayed why learning road users to be cautious and people with…

FAAN, PEBEC Collaborate On Capacity Building

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Wole Shadare

As part of ongoing efforts to improve on the quality of service delivery at the nation’s airports, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in collaboration with the Enabling Business Environment Secretariat of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has organised a training program for leaders and frontline officers of major stakeholders at the airports. The training program is aimed at continuous sensitization of the stakeholders and building capacity for airport personnel on the…

IATA says aviation isn’t to blame for Omicron

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Airline association, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) maintains its view that air travel should not be penalized for the new Omicron variant. Even now that the mutated Covid-virus has spread from Southern Africa to 57 countries worldwide, imposing flight bans and closing borders are not the solutions but scientific risked-based decisions should be, Director-General Willie Walsh said during a media briefing on December 8. IATA says aviation isn’t to blame for Omicron. “The risk is…

Passenger Recounts Lufthansa Ordeal, Seeks Justice

Posted on December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 by Wole Shadare

A Netherlands-based Ghanaian, George Sam-Korsah, an entrepreneur, owner of Gino XXL Enterprises Europe, is seeking justice for the manner German carrier, Lufthansa maltreated him. The matter, which has assumed a different dimension, has been charged to court with allegations that the carrier is out to frustrate the case which could cost the carrier huge sums of money in compensation. Sam-Korsah, who is seeking €25,000 compensation for the humiliation and damage he was subjected to had…

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