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The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria has said it is not aware of any current discussion or negotiation with the management of Ethiopian Airlines regarding Arik Air Limited for the carrier to render management services to Arik. AMCON stated this in a statement made available to our correspondent on Monday …

The international airfares from Lagos to various destinations across the globe have recorded a further increase following the announcement of a new dollar exchange rate for the sale of air tickets. The Switzerland-based IATA, the trade association representing over 290 global airlines, reviewed the dollar exchange rate for the sale …

Disruptive passengers riding with EasyJet, a European airline, caused the flight to divert from its original path this week. The flight — which was in route to Paphos, Cyprus, from Edinburgh, Scotland — was diverted because the two male passengers were allegedly drunk. EasyJet confirmed the news on its website …

The Management of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria wishes to inform the general public of a minor power interruption at the public concourse of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Our team of engineers swung in to action and normalcy has been restored at affected areas. While assuring airport users …

Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace has again issued hundreds of free economy and business class tickets to its customers under its Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) tagged “Peace Advantage.” Recalled that in August 2016, the carrier also rewarded its customers, who had earned enough points under its loyalty scheme. About two …

RwandAir, the national carrier of the republic of Rwanda, is pleased to announce that effective 30th September 2017, it will commence three weekly operations to Conakry (Guinea), Bamako (Mali) and Dakar (Senegal) from its new hub in Cotonou (Benin). This is in addition to the three destinations, Libreville (Gabon), Brazzaville …

The first tranche of British Airways’ £400 million investment in Club World, its long-haul business cabin, is set to arrive on September 1 as a new restaurant-style dining experience launches on flights between Heathrow and New York JFK. Travellers will be able to select their choice of freshly prepared starters and desserts …

Etihad Airways and Aerolíneas Argentinas have launched a new codeshare partnership. Under the agreement, Etihad Airways customers are able to enjoy convenient connections via Rome and Madrid to Buenos Aires (EZE) and onwards to nine other popular Argentinian destinations – Córdoba (COR), Mendoza (MDZ), Rosario (ROS), Iguazú (IGR), Salta (SLA), …

Ghana Airports Company limited said it will be looking at some innovative ways to help reduce its cost of operation and boost its revenues after recoding a 13% decline in its revenues last year. This was revealed to JoyBusiness at the company’s annual general meeting held in Accra. Despite recording a profit, …

  For its innovative online products, World-class in-flight service and immense contribution to the Nigerian economy, Dana Air has been named the Nigerian Airline of the Year 2017, at the just concluded World Stage Economic Summit (WES 2017) held at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) House, Lagos.   Speaking at …