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Kenya Airways Celebrates Five Years Non-Stop Flights to New York from Nairobi

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Wole Shadare

KQ only airline offering non-stop link between East Africa and US Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways is celebrating five years since becoming the first and only carrier to fly non-stop from its hub in Nairobi to New York and linking East Africa and the United States of America the fastest way. The inaugural flight between Nairobi and New York was on 28th October 28th, 2018. Since then, over 300,000 passengers and 6,000 tonnes of…

Travellers prioritise speed, convenience in IATA’s global passenger survey

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), showing that travelers continue to prioritize speed and convenience and are increasingly embracing biometrics and off-airport processes to deliver it. “Passengers have made it clear: they want to spend less time booking and move through the airport faster. And they are increasingly willing to use biometric data to complete more pre-departure tasks off airport to achieve this,” said Nick…

Kenya Airways Boosts Customer Experience With ShedConnect Lufthansa’s Codeshare Platform

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Kenya Airways has boarded Lufthansa Systems to provide a codeshare management solution, SchedConnect, which will enhance the airline’s management of partner flight schedules. The East African airline’s guests will now enjoy smoother connections on flights booked with partners by KQ. As a member of the SkyTeam alliance, Kenya Airways is a fully integrated network carrier with multiple codeshare partners within and outside the global alliance. With SchedConnect, Kenya Airways will be able to manage and…

APG Nigeria, Turkish Airlines hold collaborative sales forum with travel agencies

Posted on October 20, 2023October 22, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Travel agencies attended a collaborative Sales Forum on the APG Platform Product put together by APG Nigeria and Turkish Airlines. General Manager of APG Nigeria, Mrs. Gloria Atumu listed the benefits of APG Platform for travel trade and the forum presents an opportunity to learn about Turkish Airlines and the benefits of issuing its tickets on the APG Platform. Turkish Airlines General Manager for Lagos, Mr. Lokman Balkan spoke on the products and services of…

Six aircraft NCAA’s policy won’t grow sector, IATA presents certificate to United Nigeria

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiorah Okonkwo has stated that the new six-aircraft policy that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is pursuing is a way of dabbling into the business model of airlines and one that is not healthy to grow the sector. He noted that the business model of airlines should be their prerogative rather than that of the regulatory authority, stressing that the reason of flight delays and cancellations canvassed by…

Ibom Air Commences Regional Flights with Lagos-Accra Route

Posted on October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, has marked a significant milestone with the commencement of regional operations. The airline’s inaugural flight from Lagos to Accra took off at 7:00 a.m. (WAT) on the 17th of October 17th, 2023, offering travellers a new gateway to explore the vibrant West African region. This strategic expansion aligns with Ibom Air’s vision “to be a world-class African Regional Airline” by offering passengers an industry-leading travel experience that encompasses…

Kenya Airways crowned Africa’s leader in Economy class, inflight magazine at WTA awards 2023

Posted on October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways has been crowned as the winner for Africa’s leading Airline for its Economy Class Service and In-flight Magazine (Msafiri) at the World Travel Awards 2023. This is the fifth year Kenya Airways has received an award in Africa’s Leading Airline – Economy Class category and the second consecutive year the Msafiri magazine has been named Africa’s Leading Inflight Magazine. Kenya Airways was feted at the Africa & Indian Ocean World…

Documents show Olateru resigned as Director in Omni-Blu, NCAA DG dismisses conflict of interest allegation

Posted on October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Director-General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Musa Nuhu has debunked reports that the aviation regulatory body suspended the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) process of Omni-Blu Aviation because of alleged involvement of the Director-General of Nigeria Investigation Safety Bureau (NSIB), Akin Olateru in the shareholding of the airline. Nuhu, while fielding questions from journalists at the retirement and book launch of a former spokesman of NCAA, Sam Adurogboye on Saturday, clarified that there…

Xejet Airline’s additional Bombadier CRJ 200 arrives

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s luxury airline Xejet announced taking delivery of an additional Bombardier CRJ-200 with registration 5N-XEJ in its fleet expansion and business plan. According to the airline, the additional aircraft arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and was greeted with a water canon performed by the officials on October 11, 2023. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the carrier, Emmanuel Iza confirmed the new development and expressed that the arrival of the…

Airbus announces changes to leadership team

Posted on October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Aircraft giant, Airbus has announced changes to the leadership team led by Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury, as well as the appointment of a designated Commercial Aircraft business management team which will operate under the helm of Christian Scherer. “Looking at our key priorities, we want to put the Company in the right configuration for the future,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO. “Our leadership team will further focus on the operational challenges of today while…

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