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Take this opportunity to enjoy our world class service at even lower prices.

  

Purchase your ticket not later than the 31^st December 2017 to enjoy lower fares from Abuja to Dubai, London, New York, Houston, Mumbai, New Delhi and Guangzhou.

Sales Period: Now until 31^st of December 2017.

Travel Period: 15^th of December 2017 until 14^th of July 2018.

Terms and conditions apply.

Destination Economy return from Business return from Dubai USD 824* USD 2,929* Mumbai USD 1,002* USD 3,017* New Delhi USD 1,003* USD 3,049* Guangzhou USD 898* USD 3,472* New York USD 1,376* USD 6,540* Houston USD 1,559* USD 6,541* London USD 1,038* USD 4,254*

First Class Offers also available

Dana, SPG partner to offer customers 25% discount

Dana Air

Dana Air and the Starwood Preferred Guests hotels have partnered to offer 25 per cent discount on air tickets to suit the holiday needs of family, friends and individuals this Christmas and New year.

Growing business confidence excites operators globally

Asaba Airport

The growing business confidence in Nigeria’s aviation sector has been commended by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), describing it as positive for overall growth of air travel business in Africa.

FAAN launches investigation into alleged theft on taxing aircraft

AFP PHOTO / PIUS UTOMI EKPEI (Photo credit PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP/Getty Images)

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has begun investigations into the case of a burgled taxing aircraft in Lagos.

A gang of thieves allegedly burgled an aircraft on the runway of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on Tuesday, carting away belongings of its crew.

Etihad introduces new in-flight products

Etihad

In addition to its complimentary in-flight service and hospitality offering, Etihad Airways has introduced a selection of in-flight products aimed at enhancing the travel experience and providing more choice for its guests in Economy Class. The items are available for purchase at attractive prices on a selected number of routes to and from Abu Dhabi.

Africa’S largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines has announced its first all-women flight to Nigeria, as part of efforts to attract female-folks into the industry.

In the flight expected in Lagos tomorrow, women will fill every role on the flight; from the pilots and cabin crew to in-flight ramp operations as well as flight dispatchers on ground. 

Arik resumes Abuja-Calabar, Abuja-Uyo routes

Arik Air, Nigeria’s largest carrier is increasing its capacity ahead of Christmas and 

New Year celebrations to enable customers celebrate the festive season with 

family and friends.

Travel Preparation And Tips

Travelling domestic or internatioanl this are some of the valid travel documents you should confirm are with you

• International Passport
• Visa,
• Identification card,
• Flight Ticket 
• Credit or Debit Card
• Maps or Guides
• Insurance
• Telephone (Roaming enable) etc.

Kenya will issue African travelers visas on arrival

visas on arrival

Visas on Arrival Africans visiting Kenya will no longer need to get a visa before traveling to the East African nation, the latest country to join a continent-wide push to boost integration and free movement.

During his inauguration for a second term in office, president Uhuru Kenyatta announced that Africans wishing to visit Kenya will be eligible to receive a visa on arrival. The directive, he said, was meant to enhance trade, security, and intercontinental travel. 

Delta hits 1.2m customers’ mark on Lagos-Atlanta route

Commercial Director, East and West Africa, Bobby Bryan (left); Staff Vice President, Sales, EMEAI, Shane Spyak; Managing Director, Skylogistics (Delta GSA in Nigeria), Olufemi Adefowope; Senior Vice President, Network Planning, Bob Cortelyou and Director – Sales, AMEI, Jimmy Eichelgruen, at the Delta Air Lines 10th year anniversary in Lagos.

• Commemorates 10th anniversary in Nigeria 

Delta Airlines has reached the 1.2 million customers’ mark on the Lagos-Atlanta route in the last 10 years of operations in Nigeria.

NAMA boosts safety management

In keeping with its determination to build staff capacity for effective service delivery, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA); has organised two separate training workshops in Lagos for some of its critical personnel in Safety Management.

Air travel industry targets N11.8tr net profit in 2018

Air travel industry targets N11.8tr net profit in 2018

The global aviation industry has been projected to rake in the sum of N11.8 trillion ($38.4 billion) as net profit, being a 4.7 per cent net margin, in 2018.

Delta hits 1.2m customers’ mark on Lagos-Atlanta route

Commercial Director, East and West Africa, Bobby Bryan (left); Staff Vice President, Sales, EMEAI, Shane Spyak; Managing Director, Skylogistics (Delta GSA in Nigeria), Olufemi Adefowope; Senior Vice President, Network Planning, Bob Cortelyou and Director – Sales, AMEI, Jimmy Eichelgruen, at the Delta Air Lines 10th year anniversary in Lagos.

• Commemorates 10th anniversary in Nigeria 

Delta Airlines has reached the 1.2 million customers’ mark on the Lagos-Atlanta route in the last 10 years of operations in Nigeria.

Dana Air customer service agents win female awards

PHOTO: Nigerian Flight Deck

No fewer than eight Dana Air Customer Service Agents across its Lagos, Abuja, Uyo, and Owerri stations won the 2017 Outstanding Female Ticketing Executive Awards at the recent Women in Aviation conference.  

Med-View offers discount on London route

Med-View Airline

Med-View Airline has rolled out low fares on the Lagos-London route as part of the Yuletide offer to passengers.The promo, which takes immediate effect and ends December 31, 2017 for out bound and January 15, 2018 in-bound passengers, goes as low as N249,000 round trip for economy ticket.

Ethiopian B787-9 makes debut flight to Beijing

Ethiopian airlines

Ethiopian Airlines’ second Boeing 787-9 aircraft has made its maiden commercial flight to Beijing in China.The aircraft, named after the Chinese capital city Beijing, offers passengers its unique features such biggest windows in the sky, high ceiling, less noise, distinctive lighting, and higher air humidity at 40 000 feet.

IATA, AfDB sign pact to boost sector in Africa

 

International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the African Development Bank (AfDB), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to establish a framework for collaboration to boost the aviation sector in Africa.

NCAT to type-rate pilots on Boeing 737 aircraft locally

Olumuyiwa Aliu

Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, will begin the training and type-rating of pilots to fly Boeing 737 aircraft in 2018.The essential training programme is on the heels of NCAT’s acquisition of B737 simulator that is due to be install in Zaria soon.

Lufthansa releases “sneak preview” of B777-9 business class seat

Lufthansa has published a rendering of the new business class seat which will debut on its B777-9 aircraft from 2020.

According to a post on the carrier’s official media relations Twitter page, the new seat will offer more privacy, “a special shoulder zone for side sleepers”, as well as larger monitors, and aisle access for all passengers.

Lufthansa has 20 of the next-generation Boeing aircraft scheduled for delivery between 2020 and 2025.

Etihad switches to all-Boeing 787 on Swiss route

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Etihad Airways’ flights to and from Switzerland will become an all-Boeing 787 Dreamliner operation effective March 25, 2018.

The state-of-the-art flights connecting Abu Dhabi and Geneva will complement the airline’s existing 787 Dreamliner scheduled services connecting Abu Dhabi and Zurich, becoming the fifth European city to be served by the carrier’s rapidly growing fleet of next generation aircraft.

AfDB rallies African countries to improve air connectivity

President, African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adeshina (left) during the signing of MoU with Director General/Chief Executive Officer, International Air Transport Association (IATA), Alexander de Juniac, at the third International Civil Aviation Organisation’s ( ICAO) World Aviation Forum in Abuja. Photo: Lucy Ladidi Elukpo.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has called for bold actions to improve connectivity, market access, and cost reduction in Africa’s aviation sector.

AfDB’s Vice-President for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization, Pierre Guislain, made this call at the third ICAO World Aviation Forum in Abuja.

Operators kick over 20-plane per airline, merger calls

Chairman of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Captain Nogie Meggison

Airline operators have kicked over the proposal to benchmark the minimum planes a local airline should have in its fleet to 20. The operators, apparently miffed by the call made by Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI), described it as “mere talks” that does not correspond to the economies of the aviation industry.

Dana bags global body’s membership, assures on best practices

Manager, Flight Operations and Quality Assurance, Captain Olukayode Ola (left); Dana Air’s Chief Pilot, Captain Jemitola Ayorinde; Accountable Manager/ Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Obi Mbanuzuo; and The Area Manager, South West IATA, Dr. Samson Fatokun, during the presentation of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) membership certificate to Dana Air in Lagos. 

Dana Air has joined the prestigious International Air Transport Association (IATA) to underscore its commitment operational efficiency and best practices.

Ethiopian Airlines, Boeing order four 777 freighters

Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing have announced an order for four Boeing 777 Freighters – the world’s largest and longest-range twin-engine cargo jet – in a deal valued at more than $1.3 billion at list prices.

IATA raises fresh worry over stuck fund, connectivity

IATA

• Nigeria hosts world forum 

International Air Transport Association (IATA) has raised fresh concern over stuck funds in African countries, describing it as one of the issues that must be addressed to unlock the socio-economic potential of aviation on the continent.

NAMA boosts manpower with 40 air traffic controllers

PHOTO: abcnews

Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has engaged the services of 40 Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCO) to boost shortage in manpower, especially caused by ageing workforce.

Qatar launches promo

PHOTO:AFP

To commemorate its 20th anniversary, Qatar Airways is giving incredible fares across both its Economy and Business Class cabins, in addition to offering 20 lucky winners a Privilege Club Gold membership and discounts of up to 50 per cent.