There was a fire outbreak at a section of the Lagos airport on Thursday. The outbreak triggered the diversion of some flights. FAAN said the fire was being brought under control. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has diverted flight operations at terminal one of the Murtala Muhammed International … Read more
– Avelo Airlines launches direct flights between Houston and Connecticut. – The flights operate twice a week, departing from Hobby Airport. – It also has a convenient travel option with affordable fares for passengers. Eko Hot Blog reports that Avelo Airlines, based in Houston, is gearing up to launch direct flights between Houston and New … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday, announced that airlines will soon compensate passengers for flight delays or cancellations. Speaking before the joint committee on aviation, Keyamo outlined his ministry’s budget and new customer-focused policies. EDITOR’S PICKS Top Plateau APC Chieftains Jostle For Lalong Ministerial Post LASG Serves Contravention Notice To Ikoyi … Read more
Emirates has suspended flight operations in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that Emirates Airline has suspended flights operations to Nigeria indefinitely. EDITOR’S PICKS Ethiopia, Tigray Forces Agree To End Two-year Conflict After Obasanjo’s Intervention Israel’s PM Lapid Concedes Election As Netanyahu Pulls Comeback Tragedy As Son Stabs Nigerian Mom To Death In London (PHOTOS) In … Read more
Passengers were stranded after aviation workers shut down the Lagos airport terminal. Eko Hot Blog reports that passengers were left stranded after early morning flights were suspended at the Lagos airport on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Kano APC Meeting Turns Bloody As Reps’ Majority Leader ‘Attacks’ Deputy Gov’ship Candidate Nigerian Music Star, Davido Loses Son, Ifeanyi … Read more
As a result of Monday’s protest by the National Association of Nigerian Students, airport departure times have been changed. Eko Hot Blog reports that the inability of the travellers to enter the airport caused the development. EDITORS PICK JUST IN: Drama As Masquerades Invade Church, Flog Pastor, Worshippers BREAKING: Two Passes Away As Cholera Hits … Read more
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Emirates Suspends Flights to 10 African Destinations EKO HOT BLOG reports that Emirates airline has announced the suspension of flights to Emirates, including Ghana, Kenya and Ethiopia. In a statement, the airline said the suspension will stand until further notice. It did not state whether the reason was COVID-19 related. The airline said it will … Read more
Sirika accused the UAE of discriminatory protocols, adding that Emirates and other airlines, including KLM, gave conditions unacceptable to Nigeria. The Federal Government has disclosed reasons the United Arab Emirates (UAE) banned flights from Nigeria to Dubai. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, disclosed this on Monday while briefing the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 … Read more
FG says it has resumed talks with UAE over the resumption of flights between the two countries. The Federal Government (FG) has said that it was in talks with its counterpart in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the resumption of flights between the two countries, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. This was disclosed by … Read more
Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has announced the resumption of flights into Dubai via Sharjah commencing from Feb. 5
Arik Air says it will commence domestic flight operations with resumption of services to four additional airports- Benin, Jos, Owerri and Asaba. Its Chief Executive Officer, Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, made this known in a statement by Mr Adebanji Ola, the Communications Manager, on Thursday in Lagos. Read Also: Fani-Kayode’s Wife, Precious Chikwendu Escapes Death After … Read more
British Airways has suspended all its flights to and from China following the outbreak of a deadly coronavirus. “We have suspended all flights to and from mainland China with immediate effect following advice from the (UK) Foreign Office against all but essential travel,” BA said in a brief statement. “We apologise to customers for the … Read more
Qantas Airways plans to have more experienced pilots on board the world’s longest non-stop flights than on its current long-haul flights for the first 18 months as it evaluates fatigue, said sources with knowledge of the matter. The airline said last week it could buy up to 12 Airbus A350 planes for the commercial flights … Read more