FG Lifts Emirates Ban As UAE Begins Nigerians’ Visas Renewal       The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on Wednesday said the Federal Government had decided to allow Emirates Airlines to start flying into Nigeria after banning the carrier from the country more than a week ago. On...

FG Reciprocates, Bans EU Flights From Nigeria       Nigeria will enforce the principle of reciprocity in granting permission to airlines to resume operations into the country as it opens its airspace, the Federal Government said on Thursday. According to the government, what this means is that only...

Airlines Record Low Passengers Traffic As Flight Resume   Aviation Security Personnel attached to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) were very strict in adhering to the health and safety protocols and guidelines prescribed for travel as they subjected passengers to body temperature checks ,...

Virgin Atlantic To Resume flights From Lagos August 24     Virgin Atlantic has announced its intention to resume flights from Lagos to London Heathrow from August 24, 2020. According to a statement by the airline, the international flight will be operated on its new A350-1000 aircraft and...

FAAN Eyes Flight Resumption, Compares Notes With Munich Airport     The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria on Thursday held a virtual meeting with Munich International Airport to share experiences regarding the resumption of flight activities in the aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdown on the airports. FAAN, in...

FG To Certify Airlines Before Flights Resume     The Federal Government is to certify airlines and other operators in Nigeria before the resumption of flights once the country’s airspace and airports are re-opened for commercial operations. It was also gathered on Wednesday that all operators in the...