ValueJet Archives - Aviation metric

ValueJet to begin Accra operations, March 30th

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Wole Shadare

All is now set for the launch of ValueJet’s Lagos-Accra-Lagos flights. The inaugural flight is scheduled for March 30th 2026. This is coming as the carrier moves forward with its regional expansion. Flights will depart from the new terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, daily at 8:00 am, with return flights from Accra to Lagos by 9:00 am, and passengers can now book at www.flyvaluejet.com This expansion follows the successful launch of its first international…

ValueJet Expands Lagos–Owerri Route with Daily Flights from March 23, 2026

Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet has announced the commencement of daily flights between Lagos and Owerri, effective March 23, 2026, strengthening connectivity between Nigeria’s commercial hub and the South-East region. The airline, which currently operates three weekly flights on the Lagos–Owerri route, is increasing frequency to seven flights a week in response to growing passenger demand and the need for more flexible travel options for business and leisure travellers. With this expansion, customers travelling between Lagos and Owerri will…

ValueJet Unveils VIKI – Africa’s First Full-Scale Airline AI Concierge To Transform Passenger Experience

Posted on January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet, Nigeria’s innovative airline, has officially launched VIKI, an AI-powered digital concierge designed to transform how passengers access flight services, making it the first airline in Africa to deploy such technology at scale. VIKI is a multilingual, text- and voice-enabled AI assistant that responds verbally to voice commands, offering enhanced accessibility for visually impaired users. Through popular messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram, passengers can book and manage flights, modify reservations, check in online,…

ValueJet to begin flights to GWI, Iperu Oct 7, as airport opens to operations

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

As arrangements hit top gear for the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport (GWI), Iperu, Ogun State, for commercial flight operations, Nigeria’s fast-growing airline, ValueJet, will be operating from the airport on October 7. The carrier will be operating two weekly flights to Abuja for now on Tuesday and Thursday at 8.30 am to arrive Abuja at 9.45 am and from Abuja to GWI at 16.00 and arriving GWI 17.15 The airline, in a statement,…

ValueJet to expand regional network, opens Accra, Cotonou, Malabo routes

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet, a growing private Nigerian carrier, has concluded plans to launch a hat trick of routes from its hub in Lagos to Cotonou, Benin Republic, Accra, Ghana, and Malabo in Equatorial Guinea, less than three years after commencing scheduled flight operations. The airline kick-started its foray into regional operations with the launch of direct flights to Banjul, The Gambia, from Lagos on May 15, 2025, underlying its ambitious regional route expansion plans. The carrier’s…

ValueJet enters agreement to manage, operate Cally Air’s CRJ 1000 jets

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet, a growing private Nigerian carrier, has entered into a sub-lease and operational services agreement with Cally Air (the Cross River State–owned airline) under which ValueJet will manage and operate two Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets on behalf of Cally Air. Under the sub-lease, ValueJet will be responsible for the day-to-day operating functions for the two CRJ1000s. It is understood that the leases are formally held by ValueJet, which will operate under ValueJet’s Air Operator Certificate…

NCAA asks AGF, IGP to prosecute KWAM 1 over safety violation

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Writes airlines, activates no-fly list against musician The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to launch a thorough investigation into the incident involving musician, King Wasiu Omagbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate and domestic airline ValueJet. The incident, which occurred on August 5, 2025, reportedly disrupted standard operational procedures and raised concerns over passenger conduct and airline…

Safety violation: ValueJet removes crew from ‘active duty’, cooperating with NCAA’s probe

Posted on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet said the carrier is fully cooperating with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in their ongoing investigation, adding that the crew involved was removed immediately from active duty, pending the outcome of a thorough internal review and investigation that has commenced to understand the root cause and prevent any recurrence. The airline in a statement acknowledged the seriousness of the incident, noting that the carrier operates under strict adherence to regulatory procedures and international…

NCAA suspends ValueJet pilots’ licenses over pre-departure clearance violation

Posted on August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Two ValueJet pilots’ licenses have been suspended by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for what it described as a serious breach of aviation safety protocols at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The pilots were said to have “commenced departure procedures from the designated bay without adhering to the mandatory pre-departure clearance protocols.” NCAA’s Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, in a statement issued late Tuesday, confirmed receiving reports of the violation…

ValueJet opens Banjul, West Africa’s hidden gem to adventure

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Wole Shadare

ValueJet, airline of choice for travellers to Banjul When Titi, a travel enthusiast, first saw the picture of Banjul on her friend’s social media profile, her curiosity about travelling to the city intensified. The white-sand beaches, colourful marketplaces, colonial-era architecture, and serenity she hadn’t felt in Lagos traffic for months drew her attention. Her curiosity propelled her further. “Where is this paradise?” Her friend replied, “Banjul, Gambia. I flew there with ValueJet’s direct flight…

1 2 »