Wole Shadare, Author at Aviation metric

Aviation unions decry planned cover up of sleaze in NAMA

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Wole Shadare

*Decry Ministry’s silence over graft The major labour unions in the aviation industry, have collectively expressed shock and dismay over what they described as non challant attitude of the ministry of Transportation over the huge financial scandal rocking the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), and several top officials of the agency. The unions stated that the massive fraud which came into the public domain since February 12, 2016 was not new but only a confirmation of…

We partnered with Royal Carribean to bring cruise holiday to Nigerians, says Egbuna

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Wole Shadare

In its bid at meeting the yearnings of business and leisure travelers, Tour Brokers International (TBI) in partnership with Cruises International South Africa, has brought the prestigious Royal Carribbean to Nigeria. Royal Carribean is a cruise line brand founded in Norway and based in Florida, United States. In this interview with WOLE SHADARE, the Managing Director of TBI unveiled the importance of cruise to the travel industry. Excerpts Why did you go…

Workers plan joint action against NAMA, may go on strike

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Unions lambast Mgt over non execution of COS agreement The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) appears unsettled as the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the Almagamated Union of Public Corporations Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) have concluded plans to embark on industrial action that could paralyse the agency. Already, the three labour unions had already sent a circular to all…

Tour Brokers International champions cruise holidays with Royal Caribbean

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Regarded as the largest tour operator in Nigeria, Tour Brokers International (TBI) has consolidated its relationship with Royal Caribbean Cruises to offer a one-stop cruise shop in Lagos. Consequently, TBI today branded its Lagos street front incorporating the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line official logos. The Managing Director of TBI, Mrs. Uloma Egbuna said the partnership is the testimony of, “our excellent relationship with the support from Cruises International and Royal Caribbean’s faith in our company,” adding…

Foreign airlines cut staff strength in Nigeria

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Wole Shadare

*Travel industry rakes in $2.0b in 2015 *Decries state of airports Following the harsh operating environment, some foreign airlines are cutting down on their staff strength while others are said to reducing the number of flights coming into the country. The National President of NANTA, Alhaji Aminu Agoha told woleshadare.net that the alarming and dangerous situation needs an urgent attention, adding that the travel industry is fast losing revenue while travel agencies are closing shops….

Nigeria’s clean bill on audit despite glaring defects

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Despite scaling through the stiffest international aviation tests, stakeholders have urged government not to gloss over serious security challenges at Nigerian airports. WOLE SHADARE writes With the ease at which Nigeria passes some of the stiffest tests by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the one conducted by the United States of America’s apex aviation regulatory body, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), one would think that all is well with the country’s aviation…

We welcome competition on Kaduna route, says Medview chief

Posted on March 15, 2016March 15, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Medview today extended it wide route network as the airline flagged off its operations to Kaduna. Fielding questions from reporters at the Kaduna Airport, Executive Director/Head of Engineering, Alhaji Lukman Animashaun said the decision of the airline to expand its network to Kaduna was to ease the pains of travellers in that axis. He said, “The flight is billed to depart Lagos by 7.30 am and arrive Kaduna at 8.30 am,…

Foreign airlines’ dominance hurts Nigerian carriers

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Amid stiff competition, European airlines are outdoing each other and deploying numerous strategies to gain dominance in Nigeria’s juicy air travel market. Currently, over 26 foreign airlines operate in Nigeria’s travel market, which for a long time, has been dominated by European carriers, especially the early comers into the country. In the last five years, however, there has been a paradigm shift in the market with the coming of Middle East and American carriers into…

Delta expands wings to North America, others via codeshare with Jet Airways, KLM

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Delta Air Lines has entered into a codeshare partnership with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Jet Airways to provide convenient connections for passengers to and from key destinations across North America to the Indian Subcontinent via Amsterdam. Effective March 27, 2016, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will launch daily non-stop flights from Amsterdam to each to its hubs in Mumbai and New Delhi. These will complement KLM’s daily flight between Amsterdam and New Delhi….

Emirates rolls out activities for Festival of Literature

Posted on March 14, 2016March 14, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Emirates will be once again actively engaging the visitors of this year’s Emirates Airline Festival of Literature with imaginative on-ground experiences that merge family fun with technology. Lewis the Lion and Leila the Camel mascots with Emirates Cabin Crew Take a photo with the ‘cut out’. Dina Al Herais – VP Commercial , VIP Customer Relations said: “People are constantly interacting with technology, and this year we wanted to connect with visitors in innovative…

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