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Uganda Airlines Prepares for Exciting New Routes to Mumbai and Lagos

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:52:43 +0000

Uganda Airlines is poised to make significant strides in its global connectivity as it readies to launch flights to Mumbai, India, and Lagos, Nigeria, starting from October 7th, 2023. The carrier’s CEO, Jenifer Bamuturaki, has confirmed these plans, signaling an exciting new chapter in the airline’s expansion strategy, as reported by Michael Wakabi of AirInsight. [...]

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Brazen Theft at Lagos Airport: Criminal Gang Steals Newly Installed Runway Lights

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:55:12 +0000

In a shocking incident that highlights the pervasive issue of organized crime in Nigeria, a criminal gang targeted Lagos Airport and successfully stole a significant portion of the newly installed runway lighting. According to local media reports, thieves managed to steal a substantial portion of the runway 18R/36L lighting at Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport. [...]

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Air Peace Resumes flights to Johannesburg

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:42:09 +0000

Nigerian carrier Air Peace once again resumed flights to Johannesburg on October 9th after suspending the sector in August due to delays in the issuing of South African visas to Nigerian travelers, which caused load factors to plummet. The airline also cited fuel shortages and the challenging foreign exchange environment as reasons for the suspension, [...]

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Valuejet: Nigerian start-up airline offering ‘first flight free’ ahead of launch

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 17:44:19 +0000

Nigeria has viewed a good deal of airline startups recently, while nothing at all like this. Valuejet is a new startup airline in Nigeria that hopes to begin commercial ops next week. ValueJet was established in 2018 as a commercial and charter service provider, to develop into a “global airline” that “connects people and places [...]

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Emirates to resume flights to Lagos after partial release of blocked funds

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:07:02 +0000

Emirates will resume some of its Nigeria services from 11 September, after the country’s central bank released a portion of blocked airline revenue from ticket sales. The airline had announced in mid-August that it was suspending services to Nigeria from 1 September citing “challenges in repatriating funds from Nigeria.” However, following the Central Bank of [...]

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United Airlines Returns to Nigeria with First Nonstop Lagos – Washington Service

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 06:48:11 +0000

United Airlines continues its expansion into the African market. The American carrier has launched its much anticipated direct flight between Washington Dulles International Airport and Murtala Muhammed International Airport. With three weekly flights, United is the first and only airline serving Washington, D.C. nonstop from Lagos. The flight is operated with state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner [...]

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United Airlines Prepares to Launch First Ever non-stop Washington D.C. – Lagos Service

admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:05:34 +0000

American carrier, United Airlines plans to establish new services from Washington Dulles Airport to Lagos, Nigeria beginning 29th November subject to government approval. The airline will operate three weekly flights connecting the U.S. capital to Nigeria’s largest city, which is also the top Western African destination for U.S-based travelers. Flights will depart Washington, D.C. on Monday, Thursday and Saturday [...]

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Protocol Officers, Police Orderlies Restricted from Lagos, Abuja Airports

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:57:53 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many aspects of our lives but most especially the way we think about travel. International airports have become a frontline for the fight against the spread of the virus. In line with this, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has banned protocol officers and orderlies of dignitaries from [...]

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