RwandAir, the national carrier of the Republic of Rwanda is pleased to announce that it will commence three weekly flights to London Gatwick International Airport, in the United Kingdom effective 26th May, 2017. London, one of the world’s leading financial centers becomes RwandAir’s first European and second long haul route. …

Emirates has been recognised as the Best Airline in the World in the inaugural TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® Awards for Airlines. In addition to clinching the grand prize, the airline was the biggest winner with 4 other awards including Best Major Airline – Middle East & Africa, Best Economy Class, Best First …

The CEO of United Airlines apologized to customers on Monday following an incident on an overbooked flight where video appeared to show an elderly man being dragged from his seat and through the aisle of a plane. Several videos posted on social media appeared to show three law enforcement officers …

Experts want protection for Nigerian operators Local carriers operating on the international route are faced with fresh hurdles as fellow African airlines now have dominance in the Lagos market. The entry of the likes of RwandAir, Asky and Ethiopian airlines into the Lagos market, the heart of air travel in …

The Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Sunday experienced vibrations, which left many passengers terrified. According to Punch report, the vibrations were said to have occurred at about 3am and people present at the airport at the time attributed the incident to tremors. The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator …

Imo Air operated by Dana Air has announced that its guests travelling in and out of Imo state during the Easter celebrations will get bumper miles, when they book their tickets ahead this Easter. The Media and Communications Manager of Imo Air while speaking to newsmen in Owerri said, ‘Easter is …

A German, Mr Brenard Christo, who slumped on Friday at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) also known as Domestic Terminal 1 of the Murtala Mohammed Airport,(MMA),Lagos while waiting to Board Arik Air  flight to Benin has died in an undisclosed hospital in Lagos, Abelnews reports. The Police Public Relations Officer …

AN UNEXPECTED passenger arrived mid-air on a Turkish Airlines flight after a woman went into labour shortly after the plane took off. The flight, which set off from Conakry, Guinea, was heading towards Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, when Nafi Diaby began to give birth on Friday. The cabin crew and passengers began helping the …

The Local reports, Cabin crew with Air France’s budget airline Hop! are set to hold a two-day strike this weekend after unions called for industrial action. The company said some 15 percent of its flights would be cancelled on Friday, the first day of the two-day strike. Unions representing air …

British Airways has been having a bumpy ride. The last few weeks have seen a slough of negative stories about the airline, most recently our report this week that an 87-year-old woman wet herself after being prevented from leaving her seat to use the lavatory while her plane was delayed …