Nigeria’s AIB signs on France for air accident investigations, capacity building
Sade Williams
May 22, 2019
By Sade Williams NIGERIA’S ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION Bureau (AIB), the agency responsible for investigating and reporting on air accidents in the country, has signed on its counterpart, the Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses pour la Sécurité de l’Aviation Civile (BEA) France to cooperate in the area of accident investigation and capacity building. The AIB signed what […]
South African Airways to offer direct flight to China’s 3rd largest city, Guangzhoucomplement
Sade WilliamsMay 15, 2019
By Sade Williams SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS (SAA), one of the leading carriers on the African continent, will launch direct flights between Johannesburg and Guangzhou, China, on 18 September 2019, giving customers access to the heart of China’s export led manufacturing industries. This is yet another strategy implementation initiative aimed at enhancing SAA’s route network. […]
British Airways gathers top travel partners to say ‘Thank You’ with rewards in appreciation
Sade WilliamsMay 15, 2019
By Sade Williams BRITISH AIRWAYS (BA) recently brought together its top travel partners for appreciation and to say ‘Thank You’ with rewards to the top performing Nigerian travel agents in Lagos. The event, which was hosted by British Airways’ trade sales manager for Nigeria, Ademola Sanya, was held to honour and appreciate top travel […]
Millions of passengers, goods flown in 15 years of Emirates’ flight services to Nigeria
Sade WilliamsMay 15, 2019
By Sade Williams AFTER FLYING MILLIONS of passengers and freights on the Lagos-Dubai and Abuja-Dubai routes in all of 15 years, Emirates, the Middle-eastern global airline, brought out the drums at the weekend to celebrate a remarkable time of flight services to Nigeria. The airline commenced flight services into Lagos in 2004, a […]
The best and worst airlines and airports of 2019
Businessam StaffMay 14, 2019
The seventh annual study by AirHelp reveals passenger pinch points in an expanding travel market. Had a bad experience at Newark Liberty Airport last year? You’re not alone, according to recent rankings, Bloomberg reports. The New Jersey hub ranked as the worst U.S. airport in the 2019 annual ratings from AirHelp, an organization that specializes in […]
Free movement, access to global markets for investors with international outlook
Businessam StaffMay 8, 2019
Many decades of globalization have helped to break the boundaries and barriers to markets by investors and businesses. Yet, restrictions often manifest in terms of the rights individuals have to settle in countries they do not originate from even if they legitimately want to do business and contribute to the economies of their host countries. […]
Nigeria’s promising quality radio communication system for airspace
Sade WilliamsMay 8, 2019
By Sade Williams THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT is promising what it says it’s a ‘first in class radio communications system for its airspace to ensure safety and efficiency. Fola Akinkuotu, a captain and managing director/CEO of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, who disclosed the government’s position, also vowed that all challenges experienced in the area […]
Dana Air revs up reward programme with Cash plus Miles for members
Sade WilliamMay 8, 2019
By Sade Williams DANA AIR’S GUESTS are in for an exciting time with the airline’s recently introduced product ‘Cash plus Miles’ for members of its reward programme called Dana Miles. With the new initiative, passengers flying Dana Air who are also members of the airline’s Loyalty and Reward programme – Dana Miles – can now top […]
After 6-years as Airport manager, Virgin Atlantic elevates Bell to head Nigeria commercial operations
Sade WilliamsMay 8, 2019
By Sade Williams JUSTIN BELL, THE VIRGIN Atlantic staff who started out in reservations, and for the past six years has been airport manager in Lagos for the airline, has gotten a lift up with his elevation to the position of commercial manager Nigeria by Virgin. As commercial manager, Bell will be responsible for the […]
Technology in the hospitality industry: Have we gone too far?
Court Williams & Paul SavageMay 1, 2019
By Court Williams & Paul Savage THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY is changing, and is rapidly becoming super high-tech. While we can argue that this benefits guests—and it certainly benefits vendors—how much is it taking away from the guest’s personal experience? Theoretically, it should improve the customer experience, particularly through the use of data collected by […]