Domestic carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, at the weekend, supported young talents who took part in a singing competition organised for people living with disabilities. The airline co-sponsored the blind segment of the ‘Henrotion in Expression’ event, held in Port Harcourt, on Sunday, which saw Sarima Owhur (Sari Wonde…

…would ordinarily be expected to ease the cost of aviation fuel and, by extension, reduce airline ticket prices. However, that has not happened in Nigeria, and according to an energy strategist and entrepreneur, Dr. Thomas Ogungbangbe, the reason lies in how the country’s Jet A1 market is priced. Ogungbangbe, who is the…

…of our missions in South Africa, as well as the management and staff of Air Peace Airlines involved in these operations. "To the good people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, we say thank you for your faith, patience and the confidence reposed in us throughout this process," she added.

…a renewal application before the card expired. It also urged travellers to contact their airlines before departure to ensure the temporary arrangement would be recognised and warned those transiting through third countries to verify whether the travel notice would be accepted before booking flights. “The Department wil…

…band have been identified among the ten victims who di£d in a horror plane crash as the airline has now suspended all of its flights following the disaster. Da Pond Band singer Shaniese Miller has said she is "still shocked" after five members of her band were k!lled in a plane crash. On Friday, July 10, a small plane…

…appropriate documentation could face delays, travel disruption or be refused boarding by airlines.Under the updated rules, nationals of more than 100 countries and territories are still required to obtain a visa before entering the UK for visits of up to six months, unless they qualify for a specific exemption. The req…

…urged members of the travelling public to comply with all lawful directives issued by airline operators and aviation personnel, emphasizing that maintaining discipline and orderly conduct aboard aircraft is a shared responsibility essential to safe air travel. The suspects will be arraigned before a court of competent…

…a short while later that Kumi had in fact already been extradited on board a Delta Airlines flight. Barker-Vormawor accuses the Ghanaian government of sidestepping "judicial oversight" by allegedly not waiting for the court's verdict, and says their decision to extradite Kumi "raises profound constitutional questions".…

…on July 9, 2026, following recently passed legislation.The memo, reportedly sent to airline staff, states that the airport's International Air Transport Association (IATA) code will also change from PBI to DJT on August 18, 2026. According to the document, airport applications, including QIK, ACE and Falcon, will trans…

Domestic carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, has entered into a strategic partnership with Boulevard Hotels to offer members of its Unity Rewards loyalty programme exclusive hotel benefits. The incentives offered in the programme include: a 25 percent discount on room rates, complimentary breakfast, early check-in, late…

…is already being addressed through technology, with real-world examples from airports, airlines and border agencies around the world. SITA (formerly Société Internationale de […] The post Air transport industry targets 10 billion passengers per year appeared first on Tribune Online.

…five crew members on board. The event occurred on Tuesday evening, July 7, while the airliner was flying from Sharjah International Airport (United Arab Emirates) to Jinnah International Airport (Pakistan). The aircraft lost communication with air traffic control around 9:21 p.m. (PKT). The plane disappeared over the A…

…said earlier on Tuesday that a search and rescue operation was under way. The airline posted an update on Facebook, saying the aircraft "lost contact with air traffic control at about 21.21 hours according to Pakistan time". "Search and rescue operations are being conducted by the concerned organisations," the airline…

By Nnasom David The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned against moves to reduce its statutory share of the Ticket Sales Charge (TSC), warning that such a decision could weaken its regulatory capacity and pose risks to aviation safety across the country. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Prot…

…requirement imposed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation and expected by airlines operating within international airspace. Every delay in modernising critical infrastructure widens the technological gap between Nigeria and the world's leading aviation systems. Perhaps nowhere is this challenge more evident…

By Dickson Omobola Emirates has become the first airline cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger to freighter converted aircraft. The aircraft (A6-EBK) will enter commercial service with a flight from Hong Kong to Dubai carrying over 100 tonnes of cargo. The converted Emirates Boeing 777-300ERSF offers…

…NESTAV, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, to join Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, for the official unveiling of two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. Fittingly, the planes were named after Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, and literary giant, the late Professor Chin…

…Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees. "Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations. Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet,'' it said. NAN

…and ask how the people will be able to access the state. Again, we had to set up our own airline, because we now operate regular flights of close to 20 flights coming on a daily basis now. But that's really not our target, our target is to move that number to 100. We are also looking at bringing in the Diaspora, attrac…

…need to provide the business rep who answers. For instance, if you're calling about your airline reservation, the Call Context feature will display your confirmation code directly on the call screen. Image Credits:Apple To work, the feature is leveraging Apple Intelligence to pull the information from your email in Mai…

…cargo volumes while maintaining high service standards for domestic and international airline customers. However, successful execution will depend on the company's ability to navigate varying regulatory environments, build strategic partnerships, and compete effectively against established international operators. Get…

…at the official unveiling of two Boeing 737-800NG aircraft acquired by United Nigeria Airlines in Lagos. The minister said the decision followed his recommendation to President Bola Tinubu that Abia State lacked both an airport and an airstrip. He added, however, that Otti approached the President with a proposal to up…

…for exports to major African markets. Through the arrangement, cargo rates on the airline’s routes have been fixed at below $2 per kilogram across five destinations-Kigali (Rwanda), Lusaka (Zambia), Harare (Zimbabwe), Nairobi (Kenya) and Johannesburg (South Africa).Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Lagos at the week…

…and the United Arab Emirates, UAE, while also exploring partnerships with Middle East Airlines. SAHCO Chairman, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, said the initiative was aimed at boosting passengers, cargo and e-commerce activities between the two countries. Afolabi, represented by the Managing Director/CEO of SAHCO, Mrs Adenike Abode…

…stop, similar to someone with a TSA Pre-check credential zipping through any airport or airline in the US. That could include identity proofing, relevant background status, licenses, training, work eligibility, and continuous updates where appropriate. The platform would get the answer it needs, while the worker would…