FG approves ​6 air carriers for Hajj 2016

This news will interest Cabin Crew Members who need a job. Read: The Federal Government of Nigeria, on Tuesday, approved six Air Carriers to airlift Nigerian pilgrims for this year’s Hajj. The approved carriers, which include a Saudi-designated airline, will airlift pilgrims from the country’s 36 states to the Saudi …

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NCAA Warns Airlines Against Increase In Flight Cancellations

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned airline operators that it would no longer tolerate increase in flight cancellations that would jeopardise the conditions of carriage agreed with the passengers. NCAA’s concern is coming on the heels of several reports from the Consumer Protection Officers (CPOs) and aggrieved passengers …

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Aviation Fuel Scarcity: Group Calls For Total Deregulation Of Petroleum Sector

A group, the Aviation Round Table (ART), has called for total deregulation of the petroleum sector towards ending the lingering scarcity of Jet A1, popularly called aviation fuel, in the country. ART’s President, Mr Gbenga Olowo, made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday …

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Qatar Airways raises stake in BA owner to 15%

DOHA: Qatar Airways on Tuesday (May 17) raised its shareholding in British Airways owner IAG to just over 15 per cent and announced it is likely to further increase its stake. In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, the Doha-based carrier said its shareholding in International Airlines Group (IAG), …

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Jennifer Lopez urged to ax Atlanta show for Qatar Airways over human rights concerns

Jennifer Lopez is urged to scrap the private concert for Qatar Airways that she’s scheduled to perform tonight at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta by the Association of Flight Attendants, which represents nearly 60,000 flight attendants at 18 airlines. An open letter from Sara Nelson, the association’s international president, cites …

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Tourism and Hospitality Forum 2016

The Tourism and Hospitality forum organised by the Institute of Directors Nigeria, held today at the Eko hotels and suites in Lagos. The theme of the forum was: “How Nigeria can benefit from the Growth in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Nigeria”. The Tourism and Hospitality Forum was hosted …

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Southwest pilots sue carrier to block flying of Boeing’s Max

Southwest Airlines Co. pilots’ union asked a federal court to block the carrier from flying Boeing Co.’s newest 737 until the plane is negotiated into a new contract for the 8,300 aviators. The union also wants the court to order Southwest to stop “delaying and frustrating bargaining” and fulfill its …

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Injuries as turbulence rocks Southwest Airlines flight

BOSTON — Two flight attendants were hurt when a flight from Boston to Chicago hit strong turbulence, CBS Boston reports. Southwest Airlines Flight 147 to Chicago’s Midway Airport was forced to head back to Logan Airport early Tuesday as a result of the turbulence. “The flight landed uneventfully in Boston, …

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Royal Jordanian holds environment day, cleans surroundings of airport road

In cooperation with Greater Amman Municipality, Royal Jordanian organised an environment day on May 15, 2016 during which volunteers worked to clean the areas surrounding Queen Alia International Airport. Tens of employees from different RJ departments volunteered to participate in this day; they cleaned part of Ghamadan Park and other …

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