Aviation

Cites operational reasons   Emirates Airlines which got its suspension upturned by the Federal Government of Nigeria over issues relating to COVID-19 test few hours after it fell under government’s hammer has cancelled today’s flights to Lagos and Abuja. The airline in a notice to its trade partners said, “We wish to inform you that LOS-DXB (EK784) and ABV-DXB (EK786) flights scheduled for Saturday 06 February 2021 that have been cancelled due to operational reasons. DXB-LOS (EK783) and…

The United Arab Emirates has withdrawn the requirements for Rapid Antigen Testing (RDT) prior to departure of Emirates flights from Nigeria with immediate effect until such a time that the required infrastructure is made available by the Nigerian government. This came few hours after the Federal Government in a show of strength barred Emirates from operating to Nigeria. For what it described violations of its directives on testing of departing passengers, the Nigeria Civil Aviation…

FG, Emirates hold talks Passengers from Nigeria who had been booked on Emirates flights to Dubai received the news of the suspension of Emirates from Nigeria to Dubai with so much apprehension and confused on their next line of action. The news of the action of the Federal Government led to calls to the airline and travel agents just as the UAE/ Emirates Airlines and the Federal Government were said to be holding crucial talks…

  Narrow-body aircraft like Embraer 195-E2, Embraer 147, ATR aircraft series, Bombardier Q400 among other smaller aircraft sizes are set to spearhead Nigeria’s airline industry’s recovery over the next decade as airlines adjust their fleets and operating models for a squeezed travel market. The serious impact of COVD-19 is forcing Nigerian airlines to re-strategise as big is no longer desirable to them. The country’s airlines have taken the decision to reduce their fleet size or change…

Action put pressure on travellers-NANTA President President, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Mrs Susan Akporiaye said travel agents  are disturbed by the latest covid 19 protocols from the Dubai airport Authority, requesting that Nigerian  passengers to undergo a rapid response covid 19 antigen test before departure to Dubai. She also expressed shock at the insistence that Nigerians bound to Dubai must fly only Emirates airlines, foreclosing and boxing out transit routes opportunities into…

Some Nigerians stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today returned to Nigeria after a harrowing experience in Dubai and other Middle East nations. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission disclosed that 384 Nigerians returned to the country via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from the UAE. The returnees are part of the 802 Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia that the Nigerian government had promised would be evacuated to Nigeria on Thursday and Friday. Stranded…

In a bid to offer travelers with access to over 25 destinations in South Africa including Bloemfontein, George, Upington, Skukuva, Nelspruit, Hoedspruit and Port Elizabeth, one of Europe’s mega carriers, Lufthansa and SWISS are partnering with Airlink, one of Africa’s fastest growing airlines for air links. The partnership would cover over 20 other regional destinations in Southern Africa, such as Gaborone, Kasane, Vilanculos, Maun, Victoria Falls, Maputo, Windhoek, Harare, Lusaka, Ndola, Bulawayo and many more….

Netherlands to bar flights from UK, SAA, South America from Jan 23 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is forced to reduce its workforce by another 1.000 with almost immediate effect. Slower than expected recovery from the Covid-crisis until deeper into 2021 means that the carrier has to refer to another scenario and cut further into its workforce. In 2020, KLM cut 5.000 jobs across the airline. The extra 1.000 will again affect all fronts, but cabin…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Emirates and Etihad Airways, today announced a partnership to launch the IATA Travel Pass for Etihad Airways’ guests. The IATA Travel Pass is a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with government requirements for COVID-19 tests or vaccines. IATA Travel Pass will initially be offered to Etihad Airways and Emirates passengers  on selected flights from Abu Dhabi in the first quarter of…

The Federal Government has been urged to invest in ground communication equipment that will enhance pilots-air traffic controllers’ synergy to ensure air safety. This was the position of President of National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), Abayomi Agoro, who lamented that poor communication and training on new facilities were the bane of the sector in terms of air safety. Agoro, who spoke at a seminar put together by Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) with theme, “Preventing…