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Nigerian airlines on death throes

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Wole Shadare

At times of surging fuel prices, one response by airlines has been to impose fuel surcharges on top of the base fares for flights. The sudden increase in the price of jet fuel has triggered the planned re-introduction of fuel surcharges by a number of airlines, writes, WOLE SHADARE Sector in crisis When faced with higher-than-anticipated costs or the imposition of excessive tax and other charges by the government, most airlines have two choices. They can…

Dana grounding, Aero flight suspension limit travel choices

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Demand to outstrip supply Existing carriers grab chance to raise fares The voluntary suspension of Aero Contractors’ scheduled operations coupled with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)-induced grounding of Dana Airlines operations and suspension of its licenses have changed the travel dynamics in the country’s aviation industry and may have limited choices for air travelers. Two events that took place in quick succession last week raised concerns over the state of Nigerian carriers. There are…

How to stem humanitarian crises, by NiMet DG

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Warns of heavy rain falls, flooding in N/E, SW The director general of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) Prof Mansur Matazu says the agency’s collaborations with various partners, government, and non-governmental organizations to co-produce and deliver user-defined impact-based products and services remained accurate, reliable, and timely. Matazu stated this after being conferred with Fellow of Risk Managers Society of Nigeria, (RIMSON) as well as the Distinguish Service Award by the Rotary Club of…

Appalling services fuel assault rate on airlines’ staff, facility destruction

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Operators threaten to prosecute offenders Nigerian airline operators have vowed to nip in the bud the incessant attacks on airlines’ staff and facilities by irate passengers. The operators’ assets and personnel are fast becoming endangered species, thanks to the country’s poor aviation security and regulatory institutions. The inability of many of the carriers to offer quality passenger services coupled with frustration encountered by travelers has led to frequent assaults on airline workers. “These are some other people’s children,…

Kenya Airways, Virgin Atlantic Sign Interline Agreement

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Provide Greater Convenience to Customers Kenyan national airline, Kenya Airways (KQ), and Virgin Atlantic (VS) have announced an interline agreement that will provide greater convenience to customers. Under the interline agreement, Kenya Airways will extend its reach in the Middle East, the US, and the Caribbean via London. Kenya Airways customers flying to London will be able to connect with Virgin Atlantic-operated flights to Tel Aviv, Boston, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Bridgetown, among others….

Buhari urges full SAATM implementation, congrates Funkle Adeyemi as new AFCAC Sec-Gen

Posted on July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 by Wole Shadare

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Adefunke Adeyemi on her election as the new Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), the African Union (AU) agency responsible for civil aviation in Africa. The President reiterates Nigeria’s commitment to promoting a prosperous and integrated Africa through the activities of organisations such as AFCAC. The Nigerian leader trusts that the newly appointed Secretary-General will advance the common objective of the association with the support of the…

SAHCO appoints two new non-executive directors

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has appointed two new non-Executive Directors, this was announced during the company’s 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Marriott Hotel, Ikeja in Lagos. Laila Jean St. Matthew-Daniel and Dr. Bukola Bello Jaiyesimi were appointed to replace Barrister ChikeOgeah and Mr. AriyoOlutoye who resigned their appointments in January 2022. St. Mathew Daniel Laila Jean St. Matthew-Daniel started her schooling at Our Lady of Apostles in Lagos, she…

NCAA to audit airlines in dire financial straits

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The economic audit of Dana Airlines by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) would be extended to some other carriers that are said to be showing frailty and may be wobbling financially. Many Nigerian carriers are in financial dire straits and find it extremely difficult to meet up with their daily needs and operations they are collectively indebted to the aviation service providers to the tune of over N22 billion, and debts to fuel marketers…

More troubles for Nigerian airlines as NCAA grounds Dana operations, suspends carrier’s licenses

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Wole Shadare

More trouble for Nigerian carriers as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended Dana Airlines’ Air Transport Licence (ATL) and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) indefinitely, with effect from midnight of Wednesday, 20th July 2022. This grounding of Dana is coming less than three days after Nigeria’s oldest airline, Aero Contractors sensationally announced the suspension of its scheduled flight operations beginning today amid concern that many of the country’s airlines are ailing. The suspension of…

Delta adds state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient 100 B737 MAX to fleet

Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Mega carrier, Delta Air Lines has added state-of-the-art Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its fleet, as the airline continues to refresh its fleet to elevate the in-flight customer experience while improving fuel efficiency. The aircraft will be 20%-30% more fuel efficient than the retiring Delta planes it will replace, making the agreement an important step in Delta’s journey toward a sustainable future for aviation. Delta is ordering the largest model in the MAX family, the…

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