Passengers groan as flight delays, cancellations worsen
By Dickson Omobola Domestic air travellers are lamenting frequent flight delays and cancellations across airports in the country, with many expressing frustration over prolonged waiting times and disrupted travel plans.Saturday Vanguard also observed that departure halls at several airports across the country have been crowded in recent times, with many stranded and delayed passengers wearing […]
Begging at MMIA: DSS investigates allegation of staff involvement
By Soni Daniel, Abuja The Department of State Services says it has commenced investigation into an allegation that its operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos were involved in unprofessional conducts, particularly begging arriving passengers for cash before allowing then passage. The Director of Public Relations, Dr. Peter Afunanya, made the disclosure following an […]
Tanzania plane crash leaves 19 dead
No fewer than 19 people died when a passenger plane crashed into Lake Victoria in Tanzania on Sunday while trying to land at a nearby airport, the prime minister and airline said. The state Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) reported that the Flight PW494, operated by Precision Air, hit the water during storms and heavy rain. […]
Passenger plane crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania
By Emmanuel Okogba A passenger plane crashed into Lake Victoria on Sunday in Tanzania due to bad weather shortly before landing in the northwestern city of Bukoba. “There was an accident involving a Precision Air plane which… crashed into water about 100 metres from the airport,” regional police commander William Mwampaghale told reporters at Bukoba airport. […]
Dana Air resumes flight November 9
By Ezra Ukanwa, Abuja Dana Air has announced plans to resume flight operations on November 9, 2022 after a successful conclusion of the audit organised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. The development was disclosed in a statement issued and made available to newsmen Chief Operating Officer, Ememobong Ettete on Friday. Recall that the Nigerian […]
N72bn Abuja airport second runway ‘ll begin in six months — FG
By Ezra Ukanwa ABUJA—MINISTER of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has said the N72 billion Second Runway for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, will be delivered in six months. Sirika disclosed this in Abuja, on Thursday, at the oversight visit by members of the National Assembly overseeing the aviation industry. According to him, “as you […]
