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FAAN assures traveller of seamless operations at Easter

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured the public, especially passengers and airline operators, that necessary operational and security measures have been put in place at all our airports to ensure hitch-free passage of passengers and cargo during the forthcoming Easter holidays. A statement by spokesman for the agency, Yakubu Dati stated that passenger facilitation at all our airports has also been enhanced by the installation of more modern and bigger conveyor belts…

U.S. airlines cancel Brussels flights after bombings

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Wole Shadare

U.S. airlines canceled flights to Brussels after bombings at that international airport halted flights, and prompted tighter security across Europe and in New York City. Brussels airport had 397 flight cancellations by 8:30 a.m., according to Daniel Baker, CEO of FlightAware.com, which tracks flights. Brussels Airlines was the hardest hit, with 173 cancellations for 96 per cent of their daily schedule, Baker said. “The U.S. should not be significantly impacted since there are only a handful of daily flights between the U.S….

Nigeria tops business aviation market

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Despite the economic downturn, Nigeria has continued to rank as country with the highest number of business aviation in Africa followed by South Africa. Growth has been driven predominantly by the oil and gas industry, even though Nigeria’s private jet fleet is larger than the commercial aircraft fleet. However, other sectors, including finance, manufacturing, telecoms and agriculture, are all contributing to a market, which is set to grow more by 10 per cent this year….

International fares rise, domestic charges static

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Wole Shadare

If fuel prices are so low, why are air fares so high and local tickets stagnant? WOLE SHADARE asks The NCAA charge It is an irony of some sorts that while domestic fares are as low as N12,000 and N15,000; tickets on international routes are on the rise. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has even made the matter worse for the domestic carriers, warning any airline that embarks on add-on charges, sub-charges or…

Workers plead with FG to save 2000 jobs in aviation

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Wole Shadare

*Union asks govt. to relax rule on funds repatriation Aviation workers have called on the Federal Government to prevail on foreign airlines to help avert emerging threat confronting over two thousand workers in Nigeria, which they said requires intervention to forestall imminent loss of jobs. woleshadare.com had exclusively reported last week that some foreign airlines are cutting down on their staff strength while others are said to be reducing the number of flights coming into the…

NANTA honour Ngozi Ngooka

Posted on March 21, 2016March 21, 2016 by Wole Shadare

For the past four years, Ngozi Ngooka has been at the forefront of championing the various causes of travel agents in her capacity as the National Publicity Secretary of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) In her four years in this role, she has sold the NANTA cause with so much ease, charm and tenacity that the Association increased its membership by 200 per cent. In a recent interview, she said her job…

NANTA elect new leaders

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Wole Shadare

The Cream of the Travel and Tourism industry converged on Ibadan recently to attend the 40th AGM of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies. The well attended three day event was declared open by the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly. The event was well attended by Top Government officials including Assistant Director, Head of Federal Information Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State, Mrs. O. Esan, who represented the of the minister of information and culture….

Aviation unions decry planned cover up of sleaze in NAMA

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Wole Shadare

*Decry Ministry’s silence over graft The major labour unions in the aviation industry, have collectively expressed shock and dismay over what they described as non challant attitude of the ministry of Transportation over the huge financial scandal rocking the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), and several top officials of the agency. The unions stated that the massive fraud which came into the public domain since February 12, 2016 was not new but only a confirmation of…

We partnered with Royal Carribean to bring cruise holiday to Nigerians, says Egbuna

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Wole Shadare

In its bid at meeting the yearnings of business and leisure travelers, Tour Brokers International (TBI) in partnership with Cruises International South Africa, has brought the prestigious Royal Carribbean to Nigeria. Royal Carribean is a cruise line brand founded in Norway and based in Florida, United States. In this interview with WOLE SHADARE, the Managing Director of TBI unveiled the importance of cruise to the travel industry. Excerpts Why did you go…

Workers plan joint action against NAMA, may go on strike

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Unions lambast Mgt over non execution of COS agreement The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) appears unsettled as the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the Almagamated Union of Public Corporations Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) have concluded plans to embark on industrial action that could paralyse the agency. Already, the three labour unions had already sent a circular to all…

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