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GTBank Rewards MasterCard Users with 15 Percent Discount on British Airways International Flights

Looking to travel? Are you a GTBank MasterCard user? Then you are in for an exciting deal! GTBank announces a special offer for its frequent MasterCard users of 15 percent discount off their next British Airways International flight from February

Prepared for Take-off: Dana Air Announces Readiness for Rectification

Dana Air is ready to go through another round of rectification by the aviation regulatory agencies in Nigeria, a statement by the airline has announced. Dana Air stated that it has addressed the issues raised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation

Arik Launches Mobile Booking App

Good times are here for Nigerian air travelers as Arik Airlines has launched a mobile and tablet booking app through which passengers can book and make payments for its tickets. According to a statement released by the airline’s spokesperson, Ola

Nigerian Elected as 1st African President of the International Civil Aviation Organisation

By Michael Abimboye Nigeria’s Dr. Olumide Bernard Aliu, has been elected as president of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council. Dr. Olumide Bernard Aliu became the first African to head the world body for aviation safety at an election

Double Miles Offer to Frequent Flyers as Qatar Airways Joins OneWorld

A special double miles offer is being made to cardholders of all OneWorld member airlines’ frequent flyer programmes – including those of Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club – to mark the addition of Qatar Airways to the alliance. Members of Qatar

DHL Invests in West African Infrastructure

DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, has announced an investment in both a facility and air infrastructure in West Africa, to meet the demand for express and freight services in the region. The recent investment includes the launch of a

New Technology Powers in-flight Phone Calls and SMS

Gogo, the global leader of in-flight connectivity and a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, has unveiled its new Text & Talk technology. The new technology uses Gogo’s in-flight Wi-Fi system to allow passengers to send text messages and

FAAN Deploys Bomb Detector at Lagos Airport

In a bid to tighten-up security, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has deployed Advance Threat Identification X-Ray (ATIX) at the D and E departure halls of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The explosive detector has a high

Nigeria and Israel Sign Aviation Agreement

Nigeria and Israel have signed a new bilateral aviation agreement for direct flights between the two countries without stop-overs. This adds to list of bilateral air service agreement that Nigeria has signed with countries in recent months, including Brazil. President

Low-cost Airline to Take Off in 2014 – Aviation Expert

  French investors are planning to launch a low-cost airline in Nigeria, says a Dutch Aviation expert and former Managing Director of Arik Air, Alex Van Elk. He said plans are underway and consultations are being made, to have the

Arik Air Introduces Mobile Booking

Arik Air has announced its partnership with mobile commerce firm, SlimTrader, to provide a new mobile booking service for passengers. This, according to the Airline, is aimed at revamping its technology offering and enhancing the airline’s customer experience. The Global

More X-ray Scanners Installed at International Airport in Lagos

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that it has installed seven new X-ray scanning machines at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The General Manager, Corporate Communications, Yakubu Datti, made this known at a news conference. He

Aftermath of Stowaway Incident: FAAN Announces New Security Measures

After the embarrassing stowaway incident, last week, by a Nigerian teenager, on a flight from Benin to Lagos, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced new security measures, aimed at eliminating loopholes that gave the opportunity for the

Camair-Co to Begin Flight to Abidjan via Lagos

Camair-Co, the national airline of Cameroon is set to expand its West African reach with a new flight schedule to Abidjan, Ivory Coast via Lagos beginning 23 September 2013. This was disclosed by Job Ikose Mbenda, Camair-Co International Sales Manager

Ethiopian to Become the First International Carrier to fly to Enugu

Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, has announced the commencement of new services to Enugu Airport, as of August 24, 2013, becoming the first international carrier to fly to the city. Ethiopian will also increase its five weekly

Enugu Airport gets Remodeled [PICTURES]

Advancing the transformation agenda of the President, the Federal Ministry of Aviation has remodeled Akanu Ibiam International Airport, popularly known as Enugu Airport, upgrading it to match major airports around the world. Here are pictures of the remodeled airport:

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