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Dubai Intl Receives 13 Airlines In Re-Opening Week

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Dubai International (DXB) welcomed scheduled flights from 13 international airlines in the first couple of days of Dubai reopening for tourists. Dubai officially began welcoming tourists on July 7and DXB has already received flights from Air Blue, Air France, Cebu Pacific, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Gulf Air, KLM, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Middle East Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Philippine Airlines and Royal Jordanian with more expected to join later. In addition to foreign carriers, Dubai-based Emirates and…

Delta blocks middle-seat selection for more space cabin

Posted on June 8, 2020February 1, 2021 by Wole Shadare

From September 30th, 2020, mega carrier, Delta said it will ensure more space for customers on all aircraft by capping seating at 50% in First Class; 60% in Main Cabin, Delta Comfort+, and Delta Premium Select; and 75% in Delta One to reduce the total number of customers on board. The airline is extending its commitment to make more space for safer travel by continuing to block the selection of middle seats and capping seating…

Stakeholders back investment in technology as key to travel, airline recovery post-Covid-19

Posted on May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Players in the travel, trade and airlines sub-sector have been charged to improve on technology deliveries in order to remain relevant post Covid-19 era. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have also been called upon to enhance technology for the new international protocols on check-in procedures for air travellers in a bid to improve the turnaround performance of airlines. Speaking on Friday at the Sabre…

Financial aid, solution to airlines’ extinction, global debts hit $550b mark, says IATA

Posted on May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 by Wole Shadare

”Next challenge is to prevent carriers from sinking under debts burden” The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said only financial aid would be a lifeline to get the aviation industry through the worst of the COVID-19 crisis without folding operations. .The clearing house for over 290 global airlines stated this in its released analysis that shows that the airline industry’s global debt could rise to $550 billion by year-end. That’s a $120 billion increase over debt…

Disaster averted as Turkish Airline plane tyres burst on landing at Port-Harcourt Airport

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Wole Shadare

Wole Shadare Disaster was averted early today when Turkish Airline was involved in serious incident of damage tyres upon landing at the Port-Harcourt International Airport. The incident according to a top official of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Ooccured at 03.30 hours. The source said passengers were safe upon arrival, adding that passengers who were expected to depart with the aircraft were kept in a hotel in line with international practice. He further…

Finchglow Travels Receives Best Travel Agency Award

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Wole Shadare

Reassures customers of excellent services Finchglow Travels, one of the largest Travel Management Companies in Nigeria and International Air Transport Association (IATA) certified Category A Travel Agency, is pleased to announce that it has been honoured as the ‘Best Travel Agency’ of the year at the Balearica Awards (Nigeria Tourism Awards) held in Lagos on Nov 22, 2019. Receiving the award, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Mr. Bankole Bernard of Finchglow…

High net worth travellers cause visa on arrival upswing

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Wole Shadare

The surge in high net worth travellers comprising foreign investors, business travellers and persons of international repute among others have led to upswing of visa on arrival at points of entry into Nigeria. A top official of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said since the government approved visa on arrival process, there has been a huge application for it He said the process was very easy for prospective visa applications to the country, adding that the…

Aviators Africa celebrates 10th year anniversary with awards, gala

Posted on September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 by Wole Shadare

All is now set for Aviators Africa to host the cremé de la cremé of Africa aviation, its friends and development partners across the globe to a great experience of the firm’s history, awards and gala night in commemoration of its 10 years of unparalleled service to the Africa aviation and tourism industry. The Aviators Africa Awards, tagged “The Towers Awards”, is aimed at recognising and celebrating excellence and productivity in the Africa aviation…

Ola Brown: Beacon of hope, unveils new air ambulance interior

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Wole Shadare

Managing Director of Flying Doctors Nigeria, Dr. Ola Orekunrin has continued to blaze the trail in the area of healthcare innovation in Nigeria and has continued to invest heavily in air ambulance sector. Having invested hugely in the new aircraft, she is optimistic that her firm would be able to improve on delivery and also provide support to their partners and stakeholders from across the world. She is a beacon of hope, with 20 aircraft…

Business Travel; The Future, The Disruptors and The Impact

Posted on September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 by Wole Shadare

The chatter surrounding Business Travel has reached a tipping point, with many players scrambling to get a larger piece of the $13billion dollar pie, according to Rancoteur. GBTA [Global Business Travel Association] estimates the industry represents spending of much more than that worldwide and predicts that number will rise to $1.7trillion by 2022. The corporate travel Industry is steadily increasing. Technology has made industry trade and business connections easier to achieve around the globe and…

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