Aviation

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…

Dana Air has Introduced a flexible no change fee policy as part of its  promise to serve its customers better and offer innovative products to support their ever-changing travel desires According to the airline’s Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa, ”Dana Air  understands that the exigencies of daily activities can make planning a trip difficult. So With this new policy, our customers  will now only be charged a fare difference (If Applicable) without a change fee when they make up to 2 changes on their ticket at least 2 hours to their flight….

Delta Airlines on Thursday reported financial results for the December quarter and full year 2020 and provided its outlook for the March quarter 2021. Highlights of the December quarter and full year 2020 results, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are on page five and are incorporated there. “Our December quarter results capped the toughest year in Delta’s history.  I want to thank the Delta people who have risen to the occasion, focusing on delivering…

There seems to be no respite yet for aircraft giant, Boeing as the family of a longtime Nigerian diplomat killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max in Ethiopia has joined litigation against the company in U.S. federal court. Lawyers for heirs of Abiodun Bashua accused Boeing of negligence in development of the Max. The 67-year-old Bashua had held many foreign service jobs for Nigeria and worked with the United Nations Economic Commission…

Burn Through An Extra $50bn  IATA Chief Blasts ‘Quarantine Tunnel-Vision’ As Govts Reintroduce Lock-downs   The global airline industry will just about turn cash positive in Q4 2021 but not before it has burnt through almost $50 billion over the next three quarters, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Airlines around the world are estimated to have already rinsed around $125 billion of cash since Q2 2020, placing most in a severe liquidity…

Effective from January 26, 2021, all air passengers to the United are required to have proof of a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 . This new directive according to the  United States Consulate General, Lagos, involves passengers arriving from a foreign country to the United States including U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens. The US Center for Disease Control (NCDC) is expected to announce the order following weeks of discussions amongst…