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Naira appreciation, lower ticket inventory, reasons for fare crash, says NANTA, plans 48th AGM

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria lost 40% ticket sales to other nations The President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Mrs. Susan Akporiaye has attributed the opening of lower fare inventories by foreign airlines, the strength of the Naira and the clearing of a backlog of international carriers’ trapped fund backlog as the reason for the reduction in air fares. Fares on international routes from Nigeria for economy class tickets were as high as N2.5…

Chamber appoints Oladunni SA Foreign Relations/Head, Protocol W’Africa

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Pan African American Chamber of Commerce (PAACC) has appointed Olatutu Oladunni as its Special Adviser on Foreign Relations and Head of protocol. The appointment of Oladunni, who is chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) is coming a few months after she was elected Public Relations Officer of the Association of Certified Protocol Practitioners in Nigeria. The appointment letter dated March 19, 2024 and signed by Prof. Toks Onabanjo,…

New Dawn As Suleiman Emerges LAAC Chairman, Elects New Exco

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) has elected a new executive with Idris Suleiman emerging as the new Chairman. In the election conducted at the Saleh Dunoma Press Centre at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Mr Abdullateef Aliyu was also elected as the Vice Chairman while Anthony Awunor emerged as the Secretary. Others are Ifeoma Okeke (Assistant Secretary); Lamidi Morufu (Treasurer) and Pearl Ngwama (Auditor). Suleiman, a Transport Editor with Blueprint Newspaper succeeds…

United Makes it Easier to Share Award Miles with Family, Friends

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Just in time for summer travel planning, United has launched MileagePlus miles pooling – a new way for MileagePlus members to contribute and combine their miles into a joint account. United becomes the first major U.S. airline to allow members of its loyalty program, MileagePlus, to pool their miles with family and friends into a joint account This new feature makes it easier for family members of all ages — and groups to share and…

Delta Air Lines management team visits American Express, ALML boss, John Adebanjo

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

SIFAX Group Appoints Basil Agboarumi Executive Director

Posted on March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

SIFAX Group has appointed a former Managing Director of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc, Mr Basil Agboarumi as the new Executive Director of corporate and Inter-governmental Affairs of SIFAX Group, SIFAX is one of the leading business conglomerates in Nigeria with investments in Maritime, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Haulage & Logistics, Financial Services, and Hospitality. Agboarumi recently completed his term as the Managing Director/CEO of the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc. (SAHCO Plc.), one of…

SAHCO appoints director, GM cargo services

Posted on March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Board of the Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC, has confirmed the appointment of Adegbesan Abiodun as Executive Director of Finance and Administration. Abiodun Olugbenga Adegbesan is a highly accomplished seasoned professional in the realms of Accounting and Finance, boasting a wealth of qualifications and a career spanning over thirty years. The foundation for his career commenced with a BSc (Hons) in Accounting from the University of Ilorin in 1989, followed by an MBA…

Qatar Airways, Access Bank ink deal on discounted fares

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Qatar Airways, the unprecedented seven-time winner of the Skytrax ‘World’s Best Airline’ award, on Tuesday announced its partnership with Access Bank to offer the bank’s customers across Africa exclusive discounts on flights – embodying its commitment to enhancing air transport accessibility and convenience. In efforts to ease financial barriers to air travel, the multiple award-winning airline will offer a 12 per cent discount on both business and economy class tickets to Access Bank customers who…

IWD: Dana Bags Gender-Friendly Airline Award, Supports One Million Man Walk for Women

Posted on March 3, 2024March 3, 2024 by Wole Shadare

In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, Dana Air proudly announces its support for the One Million Man Walk and Pan African HeforShe Summit by the African Women in Leadership Organisation (AWLO) on the 6th and 7th of March in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The walk which is to raise awareness and eliminate gender-based violence, a major public health problem, marks a significant moment in advocating for inclusive decision-making and the advancement of women…

IATA: Africa records improved safety record, 2023 best-ever for global aviation

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Wole Shadare

African aviation received a major boost as the continent’s air safety recorded a significant improvement. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in its 2023 Annual Safety Report for Global Aviation stated that the accident rate improved from 10.88 per million sectors in 2022 to 6.38 in 2023. The continent according to IATA posted a better safety record than the 5-year average of 7.11 with no fatalities, highlighting that Africa has had no passenger jet hull losses or fatal accidents since 2020. The…

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