UAE national airline Etihad has extended until November 5 its suspension of flights to Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia, targeted by strikes from Yemen’s Houthis. Etihad had suspended its service to Riyadh on October 12, two days after a deadly attack on a passenger terminal killed 13 people. In a statement on Thursda…

…University, Ado-Ekiti, has conferred honorary doctorate degrees on United Nigeria Airlines Chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, and Cavista Holdings Chairman, Niyi Olajide, as two foreign universities also honoured its founder, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN. The honours were announced during the university’s 14th convocation cerem…

…academic performance measures. He cited the position of the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, who, while delivering the 14th convocation lecture of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, called for graduates who were functionally educated and could apply their knowledge competently, use it ethical…

United Nigeria Airlines plans to start cargo flights from Ekiti Airport in January 2027, potentially giving farmers and businesses access to wider marketsDaily passenger flights are also planned, but the airline has not announced a launch dateEkiti aims to finish airport upgrades by the end of 2026, including lighting…

•Ebola patient arrived Abuja Oct. 3 via Ethiopian Airlines from Uganda – Source *Nigeria confirms first Ebola case is Bundibugyo strain *Uganda seeks details of Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola case *Nigeria, Uganda collaborating to contain Ebola — FG *Senate, Reps ask FG to make screening mandatory for passengers at all entr…

…in Saudi Arabia. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport,” it said. The alert listed alternative transportation options, including private cars, trains and buses, while urging travellers to confirm their availability and schedules with the providers. “Private ca…

…old circular which is no longer applicable however Saudi Authorities are yet to notify airlines of the withdrawal leading to some airlines denying boarding for some passengers."Another X user, @El_Imam_caliph, said:"The Arabic in the document you posted said it’s due to hajj activity and it’s temporary. Probably the ai…

…University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, and the Executive Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Obiora Okonkwo, have called for reforms to align Nigeria’s education system with the country’s developmental needs and prepare graduates for life after school. They made the call on Tuesday in Ado Ekiti during the universit…

…agencies to support ongoing containment efforts. FAAN urged passengers, airport users, airlines and other stakeholders to remain calm, vigilant and cooperative with health officials. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN, Henry Agbebire, in a statement, said the authority had maintained heightened…

…by a public health team during the tracing exercise, including potentially exposed airline passengers, should cooperate fully and share the information requested.Background: Nigeria's Ebola history and regional riskThe confirmation follows an NCDC advisory issued on October 6, 2026, warning of the risk of Ebola being i…

…did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A spokesperson for Delta said the airline “has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behaviour, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first.” AFP

…in the region.Saudi flight disruptions are growingThe Houthis this week warned global airlines “for the last time” about the potential consequences of operating in Saudi airspace, which they described as a theatre for their military operations.Before the latest attack, Air India, FlyDubai, Lufthansa Group and Pakistan…

…is important to check the actual fare rather than assume it will be cheaper.4. Compare airlines before paying.The airline you usually use may not offer the cheapest ticket for your chosen date. Flightpadi's data shows that, on the same December travel date from Lagos to Enugu, one airline listed a fare of ₦327,500 wh…

…hovering over the airport. Airport authorities advised passengers to contact their airlines and confirm their flight status before setting out. Kuwait Airways announced the cancellation of flights to and from Riyadh, citing the airport’s closure over the security situation. Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways also cancell…

…signalling a willingness to keep fighting rather than pursue diplomacy. – ‘Contact your airline’ – Earlier on Saturday, Riyadh airport urged passengers to check their flight status before coming — echoing an advisory sent on Thursday, when attacks killed three people including a pilot for Saudia, the national airline.…

…Aero Contractors headquarters at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Monday, as the airline celebrated 67 years of operations. Past and current staff of Aero Contractors were present at the event, which was held at its hangar. After the event, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Aero Contractors, Capt…

…counter.”Recall that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA’s, Summary of Domestic Airline Flight Disruptions Operations for August, which showed that domestic airlines collectively recorded 4,801 disruptions out of 7,961 operated flights.Air Peace recorded the highest number of disruptions, with 1,337 delayed or c…

A female airline passenger was found dead in her seat after fellow travellers reportedly noticed she was not moving as passengers disembarked from the aircraft. The 28-year-old woman was unresponsive when it was her turn to leave the plane after it landed in Chiapas, Mexico, early Wednesday morning, Mexican outlet Diar…

…during a pre-employment training period but was not selected for a full position, the airline told the Associated Press.The September 30 flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was not al-Hammami's first time on the route. The investigation revealed he had previously participated in two earlier flights to Ben Gurion Airport to f…

…on a flight from Nairobi to Lagos. In a statement issued Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the airline said the flight experienced a medical emergency on board on Tuesday at around 21:20 hrs Nigerian time as the passenger was found to be unresponsive appropriately 20 minutes before landing in Lagos. According to the statemen…

…occurred at approximately 9:20 pm, roughly 20 minutes before the scheduled landing. The airline said its crew responded immediately, administering first aid and following standard emergency protocols.Lagos-bound passenger dies on Kenya Airways flight Photo happened on boardAccording to The Punch, Michael Achimugu, Dire…

…Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, according to a statement issued by the airline on Wednesday. Incident Update pic.twitter.com/BCQTDBqlkl— Official Kenya Airways (@KenyaAirways) %%SOCIAL_EMBED_0%% The passenger reportedly became unresponsive at about 9:20 p.m. Nigerian time, approximately 20 minutes before…

…unclear what led to his de@th or why he made several attempts to disembark midair. The airline is yet to release an official statement on the incident. Watch the trending videos from the aircraft below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)

…last month. Katy Inzer, 46, committed the lewd act shortly after takeoff on an American Airlines evening flight on September 11, according to an incident report filed by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. A fellow passenger had complained to a flight attendant that Inzer had "removed her pants and began to actively mastu…

…to be determined.A surveillance helicopter hovers above the scene of the crashed Dana Airline flight in the densely populated Toyin Area of Iju Ishaga in Lagos, on June 4, 2012. Photo EMMANUEL/AFPImages"The Ondo State Police Command confirms the reported aircraft crash in the Igbokoda axis of Ilaje Local Government Are…