31 h. ago Troops rescue 16 kidnapped passengers along Jos–Mangu Road in a night operation

Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have rescued 16 kidnapped passengers, including six children. read more Troops rescue 16 kidnapped passengers along Jos–Mangu Road in a night operation

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9 d. ago FAAN buys multimillion naira machine to dismantle Customs checkpoint, touting

In continuation of the battle against touting, extortion, and unnecessary delay of passengers at Nigerian airports through multiple human checks, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has commenced the procurement of machines to replace human checks of luggage, particularly at customs checkpoints. FAAN made this known over the weekend, during a tour of the airport, Read More

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1 week ago NCAA warns airlines against deportation of Nigerian passengers

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has cautioned international airlines on the increasing complaints from passengers who are transported halfway to their destinations, only to be deported back to Nigeria. The NCAA condemned the practice, emphasising that it has led to considerable distress for passengers and damaged the reputation of Nigeria’s aviation industry. The NCAA’s Director Read More

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1 week ago NCAA cracks down on airlines over denied boarding, deportation of Nigerians

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed to take regulatory action against international airlines operating in Nigeria that engage in the practice of denying boarding or deporting Nigerian passengers due to visa or travel restrictions. This decision comes after the NCAA received several complaints about airlines selling tickets to passengers, […] The post NCAA cracks down on airlines over denied boarding, deportation of Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Navy Rescues 15 Passengers, Recovers Cargo Boat From Suspected Kidnappers

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have rescued 15 passengers on board a local commercial boat from suspected kidnappers along the Bonny River in Rivers State. The Base Operations Officer of Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB), Bonny, Lieutenant Commander Sirajo Al-Mustapha who disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt, said the incident occurred during […]

Transport

2 w. ago Aero Contractors becomes first airline to pay sanctions under NCAA’s regulations

By Chinelo Obogo Aero Contractors has become the first airline to remit a sanction fee imposed by the Consumer Protection Department of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), marking a historic enforcement of passenger rights regulations. The payment, announced today by the NCAA, represents the first time the department has successfully recovered costs for consumer […] The post Aero Contractors becomes first airline to pay sanctions under NCAA’s regulations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Three airlines award Finchglow agency for outstanding performance

One of Nigeria’s leading travel consolidators, Finchglow Travels, has been honoured with the Agency of the Year award in the Platinum Category by three foreign carriers. The airlines, Air France, KLM, and Delta Airlines, handed over the award plaque to the agency at a recent celebration event jointly organised by the airlines in Lagos. This Read More

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3 w. ago NCAA moves to strengthen aviation safety regulations in Nigeria

Tribune Online NCAA moves to strengthen aviation safety regulations in Nigeria host stakeholders engagement on State Safety Programme The Ñigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has moved to strengthen aviation safety regulations in the country through the implementation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) State Safety Programme (SSP). Speaking at the ongoing stakeholders engagement meeting organized by the Authority in Abuja, the Director General of NCAA, […] NCAA moves to strengthen aviation safety regulations in Nigeria Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Delta Air Line apologises to maltreated Nigerian passenger, meets NCAA

Delta Air Lines has apologised to a Nigeria passenger delayed and also made to sleep over at the airport on an uncomfortable chair. The PUNCH had reported how a Nigeria passenger was delayed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, causing him to miss his connecting flight in Atlanta. Despite being rescheduled for another Read More

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3 w. ago NCAA faults Delta Air Lines delay, maltreatment of passenger

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has criticised Delta Air Lines for allegedly delaying a Nigerian passenger and subjecting them to poor treatment. The passenger was reportedly delayed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, causing them to miss a connecting flight in Atlanta. Despite being rescheduled for another flight with a nearly seven-hour wait, Read More

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