Dana Air expands fleet, acquires first B737-300s to begin new routes
Samson Echenim
September 16, 2019
By Samson Echenim Dana Air weekend, took delivery of one of its two ordered Boeing 737-300 in a strategic plan to expand its fleet and begin operation on new routes. The two aircraft are the airline’s fully financed and fully owned, according to Obi Mbanuzor, Dana Air’s chief operating officer (COO) and accountable […]
Air Peace and the price of goodwill
Samson EchenimSeptember 16, 2019
By Samson Echenim Social media platforms within Nigeria’s sphere went ablaze with praises of Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline by fleet, days following the evacuation of some Nigerians from South Africa. With 23 aircraft in service, 20 in order and purchase right for 10, Air Peace is not only Nigeria’s biggest carrier, it is […]
NCAA commends Arik Air for operational efficiency, prompt remittance of 5% ticket, cargo sales charges
Samson EchenimSeptember 11, 2019
By Samson Echenim The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commended Arik Air for its contribution to effective, efficient, safe and secure operations despite challenges in the operating environment. The authority in a letter dated September 4, 2019 and signed by Muhtar Usman, its director general, also extended its appreciation to Arik Air based on […]
We will not experience financial fallout from 737 grounding -Boeing CEO
Businessam StaffSeptember 10, 2019
Kenneth Afor with agency report Boeing’s chief executive officer has reaffirmed that the airline will not experience financial fallout following the grounding of its 737 Max . Denis Muilenberg also disclosed that the grounding will not affect customers’ request for it’s services in the areas of aircraft parts, maintenance and analytics. He added that his […]
British Airways pilots’ strike: Over 280,000 passengers stranded, air fare skyrockets by 2,200%
Businessam StaffSeptember 10, 2019
Over 280,000 passengers who had intended to travel with the British Airways are currently stranded, even as airfare has skyrocketed by 2,200%. The CNN reports that this was caused by the ongoing strike embarked upon by the pilots of the airline. The situation has left the UK “isolated amid sold-out routes and stratospherically priced flights,” […]
Baggage belt failure leaves passengers stranded at London airport
Samson EchenimSeptember 9, 2019
By Samson Echenim Passengers travelling through Gatwick airport endured severe delays on last week due a baggage belt failure at the airport’s north terminal. Some travellers who managed to reach their flights discovered when they reached their destination that their luggage had not been stowed. The BBC reports that in the final throes of […]
Air Angola, SA Airways, Ethiopian Airline lead African carriers by revenue
Samson EchenimSeptember 9, 2019
By Samson Echenim Figures for African airline routes and earnings have been released with Air Angola and South African Airlines leading the way for African airlines, with no mention of any Nigerian airline or route. In a list dominated by global airline groups, this past year has seen the top African airlines make headway […]
‘At Regisgate Hotel our services and maintenance culture are unique,’ says Okoli
Dikachi FranklinSeptember 9, 2019
By Dikachi Franklin, Owerri Along the Federal Secretariat Road extension, off the ever busy Port Harcourt Road, Owerri in Imo State is Regisgate Hotel, one ofthe better known hotels in the city. It is said to be unique because of theservices and the maintenance culture the management and staff haveimbibed and offer to their […]
Experience romance with nature at Royal Senchi in Ghana
Samson EchenimSeptember 9, 2019
By Samson Echenim Many travellers to Ghana’s capital city, Accra may miss the country’s most important luxury resort in Akosombo, about one and half hours’ drive from the Kotoka International Airport in the heart of Accra. It is easy to miss because it is not in Ghana’s most important commercial city, but if […]
Over 550 Nigerians escape death as Max Air plane suffers hard side landing
Samson EchenimSeptember 8, 2019
By Samson Echenim Five hundred and fifty pilgrims and 12 crew arriving from Jeddah after hajj escaped death after a Max Air Boeing 747 aircraft carrying them suddenly developed a technical fault that led to a hard side landing at the Minna International Airport, Niger State on Saturday. The aircraft, a Boeing 747 with registration […]