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Aviation fuel scarcity that almost crippled the aviation industry continued today as Arik Airsaid it is grappling with flight schedule disruptions due to the severe scarcity of Jet A1 across the country. Since the beginning of this year, Nigeria has been grappling with inadequate supply of aviation fuel leading in most cases to severe shortage of the product and consequently the disruption of flight operations. For the past week, the airline and many other airlines…

The plan by the Federal Government to fully implement the zero duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) payment on the importation of commercial airplanes and spare parts could save airlines in the country over N80 billion annually, woleshadare.net has learnt. There are indications that the amount could be more considering the huge number of aircraft ferried outside the country for maintenance and the acquisition of relatively newer aircraft by the airlines. Arik, Medview, Overland and…

Travel Agencies Close Shops We’ve Cancelled New York Trip –Family The economic situation in the country has undoubtedly taken a toll on summer travel following the raise in air tickets. While some have postponed their trips, others have outright cancelled theirs until when the situation improves. A frequent traveller, Adeyinka Johnson, blamed himself for making his booking rather too late, saying he left it too late. He stated that he had always taken his family…

Nigerian carrier, Dana Air has reiterated its commitment to superior on-time performance which was the core of its excellent services, when it took to the skies on November 10, 2008.  According to the Accountable Manager of the airline, Mr. Obi Mbanuzuo, Dana Air, has always taken the lead in ensuring that passengers get to their destinations on schedule,  but recent delays due shortage in fuel supply has not really helped its flight services to the flying…

*Marketers ration JET A1 supply    Aviation fuel scarcity has again hit the nation’s aviation industry as airlines are currently experiencing shortage of the commodity. Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Arik Air has also confirmed the development by alerting air travellers of severe aviation fuel (JET A1) scarcity. The airline said the scarcity became evident few days ago when oil marketers started rationing JET A1 supply to airlines stating limited stock at the depots. The situation…

In a bid to provide Nigerian customers with improved real-time tracking of luggage throughout the travel experience, American flag carrier airline, Delta Airlines would commence the deployment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) baggage tracking technology across its system, including between Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The move will provide Nigerian customers with improved real-time tracking of luggage throughout the travel experience.  Delta remains the only U.S. carrier to operate nonstop service between…

    Scores a hat trick   One of the world’s recognisable brands,  Emirates has yet again shown why it is the best airline as the carrier was today named the World’s Best Airline 2016 at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016. The airline equally scored a hat trick by bagging the awards for World’s Best Inflight Entertainment for a record 12th consecutive year, and Best Airline in the Middle East. Based on the…