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Nigeria’s Domestic Aviation Paradox

Posted on by Wole Shadare
Nigeria’s Domestic Aviation Paradox

Nigeria’s domestic airspace is witnessing an unprecedented paradox: commercial capacity is under strain, yet the rush to launch new airlines has reached a fever pitch, writes WOLE SHADARE In a rare display of regional synergy, Gombe, Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Taraba, and Yobe states have pooled N30 billion to birth the North-East Air Shuttle. The goal is connectivity; linking an underserved, economically critical region directly to the federal grid. Ebonyi State has entered the fray with Ebonyi…

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ValueJet Expands Domestic Network with New Lagos–Benin Route

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ValueJet Expands Domestic Network with New Lagos–Benin Route

ValueJet has announced the launch of a new domestic route connecting Lagos to Benin City, further strengthening its footprint across Nigeria and improving connectivity to the South-South region. The new Lagos–Benin service will offer passengers more convenient, reliable, and time-saving travel options for both business and leisure, providing a faster and more comfortable alternative to road travel along this busy corridor. Tickets for the route will be available for booking via ValueJet’s official website and…

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Domestic carriers risk further contraction as local traffic drops to 12.54 million from 14.52 million

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Domestic carriers risk further contraction as local traffic drops to 12.54 million from 14.52 million

·         Local traffic dropped to 12.54 million, from 14.52 million  Int’l traffic up by 8.4% increase The traffic figures from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for 2022–2024 reveal a tale of two skies.  While international travel has hit a three-year high, the domestic sector is in a steady decline, exposing profound structural weaknesses in the nation’s aviation economy. Data from the agency reveals a stark contrast between international and domestic air travel. The data show…

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Air Peace Launches Customer Experience Representative Across Domestic Network

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Air Peace Launches Customer Experience Representative Across Domestic Network

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, has launched a new service product for its passengers, a bespoke Customer Experience Representative (CXR) initiative across its domestic network. This development reflects the airline’s commitment to elevating service delivery through personalised and human-centred engagement. The Customer Experience Representatives (CXR) are specially trained individuals who will serve as dedicated travel chaperones for select passengers: Business Class and loyalty programme members across all domestic stations. Representatives will be committed to…

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United to airlift record 3.1 million combined international, domestic passengers over Labour Day Weekend

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United to airlift record 3.1 million combined international, domestic passengers over Labour Day Weekend

United is expecting to airlift around 3.1 million passengers over the Labour Day travel period between Thursday, August 28 and Tuesday, September 2 – about 220,000 more than last year.  This would be the most passengers the airline has ever flown over the Labour Day holiday. The carrier also expects about 50 million people will have flown United this June, July and August – a new record high. The breakdown shows that the carrier will…

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KWAM 1 placed on domestic, int’l no flight list

Posted on by Wole Shadare
KWAM 1 placed on domestic, int’l no flight list

Crew barred from flying, says crew, musician violated ICAO safety protocol Describes action as ‘loss of sanity’     The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo said preliminary report and video footage he received from all the relevant aviation agencies regarding the altercation between the staff, crew of ValueJet and Kwam 1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday, August 7, 2025 showed that the Fuji musician and pilots went…

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Foreign jets flying domestic in Saudi? It’s happening from May 2025

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Foreign jets flying domestic in Saudi? It’s happening from May 2025

Saudi Arabia is allowing international private aircraft to operate domestic flights from May, changing the luxury aviation game and bringing fresh competition to local operators On May 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia will take a landmark step by permitting foreign-registered aircraft to operate domestic flights, dramatically reshaping its private aviation landscape. This historic decision, part of the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030, aims to boost competition, elevate service standards, and position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for private…

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