Flights Disrupted At Lagos Airport Over Fire Outbreak

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

New Direct Flight Service Connects Houston As Avelo Airlines Takes Off

– 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

‘Passengers Will Be Paid For Delayed, Cancelled Flights In 2024’ – Keyamo

Airlines Jet Fuel Dangote

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 Suspends Flight Operations In Nigeria

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 Stranded As Aviation Workers Shut Down Lagos Airport Terminal

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

BREAKING: Flights Rescheduled As NANS Closes Lagos Airport Over ASUU Strike Protest

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

Flights Resume At Kaduna Airport Months After Bandits Attack

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Following the attack, commercial airlines plying the route suspended their flights, seeking improved security  It appears efforts have been made to allay fears of airline operators as the first commercial flight since the incident landed at the airport at exactly 8am on Monday morning EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: Another APC Chieftain Defects To PDP … Read more

Emirates Suspends Flights to 10 African Destinations (See List)

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

FG Gives Reasons Why UAE Banned Flights From Nigeria To Dubai

FG Directs Airlines To Refund Airfares To Passengers After Two-Hour Delay

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

Arik Air Begins Flights To Benin, Jos, Owerri, Asaba

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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 Suspends China Flights Over Virus

#coronavirus: British Airways Suspends China Flights Over Virus

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 Set To Deploy More Experienced Pilots, See Why

Qantas Airways

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