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Ibom Air boosts capacity with new aircraft
In order to boost its capacity and meet growing demand for its product, Ibom Air has added another Airbus A220-300 aircraft to it fleet.
The addition of this aircraft will bring Ibom Air’s fleet of A220s to 11, after the delivery of the outstanding nine units.
According to a statement by Aniekan Essi… read more
Nigerian travel sector at risk due to unfair Airline trade practices,...
…as NANTA reports Nigerian Travel Sector Loses 40% Market Value Due to Foreign Airline Trade
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sounded the alarm on the negative impact of cross-border trading of foreign airlines’ inventories on Nigeria’s travel economy.
The Acting Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Al… read more
Kigali ranks third favourite African city for travellers
The City of Kigali has been ranked third on the list of travellers' favourite African cities in 2024.
According to the World's Best Awards survey by the travel publication Travel + Leisure, in which over 186,000 of its readers participated, the Rwandan capital emerged third in Africa after Morocco's Marrakech and South Africa's Cape… read more
Africa's most stunning Tourist destinations revealed
Exploring Africa offers a variety of incredible tourist destinations, each filled with unique attractions and experiences. From the majestic wildlife safaris to serene beaches and vibrant cities, Africa has something for every traveler. Here, we reveal some of the continent's most stunning destinations and what they offer.
Maasai Mara N… read more
Etihad Airways to almost double capacity on new Abu Dhabi-Boston route
Just over three months since launching flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Etihad Airways unveiled plans to nearly double capacity on the route.
The United Arab Emirates-based airline opened the exclusive route on March 31, operating the servic… read more
AirAsia X will operate to Nairobi
AirAsia X (AAX) has revealed an exciting new route to Africa, connecting Singaporean travelers to Nairobi, Kenya, via Kuala Lumpur. The inaugural flight is scheduled for 15 November 2024, positioning AAX as the only low-cost carrier in Malaysia to offer direct flights to Nairobi. This strategic expansion follows a robust start to the year… read more
Air Peace’s economy class seats to London fully booked till August
The economy class ticket seats of Air Peace flight to London from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos are fully booked for the next 60 days, Mrs. Toyin Olajide, the airline’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) has said.
This is as Nigerian travellers on the Lagos-London route, including a travel agent company,… read more
Airlines face regulatory actions as NCAA tightens rules on departure time accuracy
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is cracking down on airlines advertising misleading departure times. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the NCAA declared a zero-tolerance approach to such practices and warned airlines of “serious regulatory actions” for non-compliance.
“It has come to our attention that some airlines are… read more
Uganda Airlines`ambitious growth plan for the next five years
Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of Uganda, has charted an ambitious growth path for the next five years. The airline plans to double its fleet and expand its destinations, emphasizing its strong international ambitions. Among the notable developments is the upcoming launch of flights to London Gatwick, slated for the end of the year… read more
Asky named best airline in West Africa
Asky Airlines with base in Lome, Togo Republic has won the award for the ‘Best Airline in West Africa 2023.’ The award was bestowed on the airline at the seventh Accraweizo held in Accra, Ghana, recently.
Mr. Ikechi Uko, the organiser of the event, said that the airline was named the best carrier in the West African reg… read more
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