21 h. ago NCAA summons domestic airlines to Abuja on passenger safety, service standards

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invited all domestic airlines to a crucial meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, in Abuja. Spokesperson for the Authority, Michael Achimugu, on his verified X handle on Tuesday, September 9, said the meeting would focus on key issues affecting air travel in the country, […] The post NCAA summons domestic airlines to Abuja on passenger safety, service standards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Unruly Air Travellers Risk Denied Boarding, Arrest, NCAA Warns

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that passengers who behave unruly at the nation’s airports would be denied boarding, arrested and prosecuted. Speaking on his official X handle, formerly Twitter, the NCAA director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said the NCAA will no longer tolerate unruly behaviour at airports or […]

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1 week ago Global Airlines Group Pushes To Raise Pilot Retirement Age To 67

A group representing the world’s major airlines has called on the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to raise the international retirement age for commercial pilots from 65 to 67, citing rising global demand for air travel and a shortage of aviators. The proposal, put forward by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which […]

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2 w. ago Aviation stakeholders express reservations as FG moves to cut down air travel expenses

Tribune Online Aviation stakeholders express reservations as FG moves to cut down air travel expenses AVIATION industry stakeholders have expressed reservation to Federal Government’s planned launch of a strategic initiative aimed at reducing the cost of air travel for civil servants, with the BisonFly Project expected to save an estimated N18 to N24 billion annually through discounted air fares. Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. […] Aviation stakeholders express reservations as FG moves to cut down air travel expenses Tribune Online

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2 w. ago 4 Months To Yuletide: Air Peace, United Nigeria Jack Return Tickets To N677,000

Four months ahead of the peak travel period, in December, two domestic airlines, Air Peace and United Nigeria, have jacked up their return ticket prices to N677,000, a situation likely to throw many travellers into difficulties. Airfares on eastern routes have surged ahead of the Christmas and New Year rush, with return tickets on Air […]

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Moves To Save N24bn From Air Travels By Officials

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to cutting down on the high cost of official air travels across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) through the full implementation of the BisonFly Project, a cost-optimisation initiative introduced by the Ministry of Finance. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, disclosed this […]

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3 w. ago Unruly conduct: NCAA reads riot act to prospective air travelers

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned air travelers against unruly conduct onboard aircraft, warning that offenders risk heavy fines and jail terms under the new Civil Aviation Act, 2022. Director, Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, NCAA, Michael Achimugu via his verified ‘X’ on Monday reminded passengers that the law […] The post Unruly conduct: NCAA reads riot act to prospective air travelers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Air Canada Strike: Flight Attendants Shut Down Flights, Disrupt Travel For Thousands Of Passengers

  Air Canada’s operations were brought to a standstill early Saturday as flight attendants commenced a strike, resulting in widespread disruption for the airline’s estimated 130,000 daily passengers. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing 10,000 flight attendants, confirmed the action in a statement, declaring, “We are now officially on strike,” according to ITV. […] The post Air Canada Strike: Flight Attendants Shut Down Flights, Disrupt Travel For Thousands Of Passengers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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