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National carrier: Endless wait for a dream

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government disclosed how far it has gone with its proposed national airline. How long more can Nigerians wait? How desirable is a national airline to Nigeria? Could it just be for national pride sake or pure business venture? Time shall tell exactly when the much awaited airline is going to birth. Could it be a stillborn or one that will actually be born? , writes, WOLE SHADARE So long, too long The project is…

Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja: Redefining Luxury In The Hospitality Industry

Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by Wole Shadare

If you ask friends and colleagues who appreciate the finer things in life ‘what defines a luxury hotel?’, you’ll likely get a range of responses from mod cons – with everything from a decent restaurant to a spa – to seamless, exceptional services and décor. The Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja typifies everything that has to do with premium hospitality service in Lagos as lover of the service are in for an exciting experience as the facility…

Green Africa announces route network, inches closer to operation

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Green Africa, Nigeria’s Lagos-based value airline, has announced its launch route network ahead of entry into service. With plans to commence operations from its Lagos base at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT), Green Africa will launch flight operations to connect seven cities after completing its ongoing Air Operator Certificate (AOC) process with the NCAA which is now in advanced stages. Additional cities within Nigeria will be added as the value carrier scales its operations. Plans…

Amid downturn, Nigeria, others spearhead national airlines’ revival

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Efforts by African countries to revive defunct national airlines appear ready to bear fruit amid dwindling revenue and depletion of traffic occasioned by COVID-19. Amid the challenges, African nations are undaunted and have continued to make investments in new national airlines many predict would be loss-making. While Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda have already started their airlines, Nigeria and Ghana are some of the nations determined to revive their national or flag carrier airlines. Some of the…

Kenya Airways signs interline agreement with Airlink

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Kenya Airways Plc and Airlink (PTY) have signed an interline agreement that will extend the airline’s reach in the Southern Africa region via Johannesburg and Cape Town. The new agreement will offer customers seamless travel of over 40 cities across Africa. Kenya Airways continues to diversify its services and operations in response totheir customers needs. Under this latest agreement, Kenya Airways customers flying to South Africa will be able to connect with Airlink operated flights…

Rise in user charges in 46 airports i’ll damage Spain’s economy, jobs, IATA warns

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that proposals by AENA to increase user charges at the 46 airports it operates across Spain could damage Spain’s economic and employment recovery from COVID-19. The proposals presented to the DGAC for approval include a request to increase charges by 5.5% over five years. They would also open the door for AENA to recover its lost revenues due to the COVID-19 crisis, for services which were never…

FG inches towards new national airline, picks ‘preferred’ partner

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Proposed maintenance facility may save Nigerian airlines over $117Mn yearly The Federal Government is moving very fast with the establishment of the much awaited national carrier as the government has selected ‘a preferred partner just as it has begun talks with the partner as they are at the final stage of Full Business Scale (FBS). The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika is keeping the preferred bidder close to his chest. While Egypt Air is partnering Ghana…

Imperative Of Interline, Codeshare For Profitability

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Airline owners and stakeholders have realised that interlining/ code sharing could be profitable as airlines, in most parts of the world, are seeing cooperation as the way to go in order to remain relevant in the highly dynamic aviation industry. They have identified what consumers want and the challenges consumers face, which form the imperative for interlining and codeshare, writes WOLE SHADARE Nigerian airlines no longer beautiful brides It was not as if the disclosure…

Imperative Of Interline, Codeshare For Profitability

Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by Wole Shadare

IATA laments average minimum, maximum $90, $208 PCR costs in 15 nations

Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Action may stall economic recovery Only France bears testing cost for travellers The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to ensure that high costs for COVID-19 testing don’t put travel out of reach for individuals and families. This is coming amid complain by many travellers in Nigeria and other places on the multiple PCR tests that they are subjected to, which in turn has led to the cost of air travel….

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