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United Nigeria adds Katsina to route network

Posted on March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

United Nigeria Airlines has added Katsina to its route operations. The carrier launched flight service to the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport, Katsina. The airline’s inaugural flight to Katsina from Abuja was received by Governor Dikko Umar Radda, state officials, traditional rulers, All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, and the Igbo community in Kastina State. On board were the airline’s founder, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, former Katsina State Governor, Bello Masari, APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, Deputy…

Nigerians groan over fare hike, Air Peace jerks up one-way flight to N200,000

Posted on October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nigerians planning to travel by air will pay more from next week as Air Peace said it would increase its one-way flight ticket from Lagos to Abuja to N200,000 with effect from November 1, 202. It means that a return ticket for the same route would cost as high as N400, 000; a situation that may make air travel to be out of the reach of many Nigerians. Many airlines are equally jostling to…

SITA democratises access to airline flight operations managed with ASISTIM acquisition

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Wole Shadare

SITA, the leading technology provider for the air transport industry, has just taken the big step of moving into the operations-as-a-service market with the acquisition of ASISTIM, a company renowned for its airline flight operations services. This move illustrates SITA’s never-ending search for new ways to help airlines handle challenges and stay ahead, making air travel better for everyone. This deal boosts SITA’s role as a top partner for ambitious airlines, offering…

ASKY launches flight to Nairobi from Lomé

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Wole Shadare

ASKY is celebrating a new chapter in its history with the inaugural flight to Nairobi. ASKY is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural flight to Nairobi, Kenya. This flight marks an important milestone in the airline’s continued expansion and reinforces its commitment to air connectivity. ASKY’s inaugural flight to Nairobi took off from the Lomé hub at 12.40 pm on Sunday 01 October 2023 and landed at Jomo-Kenyatta International Airport at 9.25 pm…