Etihad offers one night’s free accommodation to economy class passengers from Africa, others

Etihad offers one night’s free accommodation to economy class passengers from Africa, others

 Etihad Airways is offering one night’s free accommodation in Abu Dhabi to all guests travelling in Economy Class from destinations* in the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan, and stopping over in the nation’s capital. The countries in the offer are: South Africa, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, Nigeria, Kuwait, Tanzania, Kenya, Bahrain, Oman, Sudan, Lebanon. The offer is valid from 1 May 2018 until 15 September 2018 and the travel period is until 30 September 2018. The…

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FirstNation boss asks court to quash N1. 7bn Skye Bank charges

FirstNation boss asks court to quash N1. 7bn Skye Bank charges

        Bank fails to produce witness, request for time Managing Director of FirstNation Airways, Mr Kayode Odukoya on Monday asked an Ikeja Special Offences Court to quash the N1. 7 billion theft charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) instigated by Skye Bank. Odukoya made the request in a notice of preliminary objection filed by his counsel, Mr Olawale Akoni (SAN) before the court presided over by Justice Mojisola Dada. The EFCC…

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British Airways ‘Partner For Life’ Promo takes flight

British Airways ‘Partner For Life’ Promo takes flight

British Airways, international flag carrier for the United Kingdom have successfully introduced their “Partner-for-Life” Promo here in Nigeria. The promotion intends to connect and reward British Airways esteemed loyal customers who have been flying the Airline consistently. To participate, British Airways customers can join the conversations online with the hashtag, #PartnerForLife; sharing stories about the destinations they have explored around the world using British Airways. Stories will be shared online on social media platforms and the…

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Lagos State 3rd U-16 Medview Airline Grassroot Football Competition in Pix

Lagos State 3rd U-16 Medview Airline Grassroot Football Competition in Pix

The Lagos State Grassroot Football Association was  yesterday presented with Cups for the Final of the 3rd Edition of U-16 Medview Airline football competition which will be played today at Campos Square, Lagos Island. Medview Airline CEO, Alhaji MUNEER BANKOLE flanked by management team at the presentation briefing Here is the Cup. BANKOLE with his team on the left saying to officials of Lagos State Grassroot Football Association in sport outfits.

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Editorial: Danger in the cockpit

Editorial: Danger in the cockpit

It was a shocking revelation, further accentuating widely held fact that over 85 per cent of accidents in aviation are caused by human factor or human error. Inexperienced pilots/engineers are even doing more damage to a sector that is life dependent. Ever wonder just who’s behind that cockpit door, flying you between Lagos and Abuja, Abuja and Accra or New York and Los Angeles or from Washington Dulles to Amsterdam? If you knew, you might…

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Nigeria, South Africa enjoy improved traffic growth, says IATA

Nigeria, South Africa enjoy improved traffic growth, says IATA

African carriers’ traffic up by 11.2% African airlines continued to enjoy very strong demand as well, with traffic up 11.2 per cent compared to March 2017, which was more than twice the 5-year average pace of 4.8 per cent. Airlines here are seeing healthy growth on routes to/from Europe and Asia, while the region’s two largest economies—Nigeria and South Africa—continue to improve. Capacity climbed 6.7 per cent, and load factor strengthened 2.9 percentage points to 71.0…

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Airbus Helicopters delivers 200th H145 helicopter to Norsk Luftambulanse

Airbus Helicopters delivers 200th H145 helicopter to Norsk Luftambulanse

Airbus Helicopters last week delivered the 200th H145 to Norsk Luftambulanse (NOLAS). The Air Rescue Operator will use the helicopter for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in Norway.   The 200th H145 is the final H145 delivered to NOLAS under its current order, bringing the operator’s Airbus fleet to a total of eight H145s and seven H135s, all dedicated to delivering HEMS from bases across Norway.   This fleet renewal will equip NOLAS to be…

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FAAN adopts digital payment system nationwide

FAAN adopts digital payment system nationwide

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to commence cashless transactions across airports in the country in order to foster ease of payment, create payment options and improve the speed and convenience of payment The general manager corporate communications Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, in an interview in Lagos, said all necessary arrangements have been made for the smooth take off of the exercise bid to commence across the airports soon. According to Mrs Yakubu,…

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Africa’s air freight market fell 3.4% in March

Africa’s air freight market fell 3.4% in March

Global air freight slow to 22-month low Restocking cycle ends The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 1.7 per cent in March 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This was five percentage points lower than the February result and the slowest pace of growth in 22 months. Meanwhile, African FTKs fell by 3.4 per cent in…

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Dubai Tourism Launches Dubai Pass for Nigerians, Others

Dubai Tourism Launches Dubai Pass for Nigerians, Others

  Nigerians, others to experience the best attractions in Dubai at special discounted prices    Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is offering a new and exciting deals to Nigerians and other visitors at discounted rates. The agency made the disclosure at the ongoing Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The Dubai Pass is an all-inclusive pre-paid card that grants cash-free access to 33 key events and venues across Dubai, making it the perfect way for…

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