Airline – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Airline – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Nigerian passengers stranded as Delta flight returns to US after 8 hours mid-air https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-passengers-stranded-as-delta-flight-returns-to-us-after-8-hours-mid-air/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-passengers-stranded-as-delta-flight-returns-to-us-after-8-hours-mid-air/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483607 Passengers traveling to Nigeria aboard a Delta Air Lines international flight were left stranded after the aircraft reportedly turned back to the United States following nearly eight hours in the air, triggering concerns among travelers and raising questions about operational disruptions affecting long-haul international routes. According to reports surrounding the incident, the flight had departed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-passengers-stranded-as-delta-flight-returns-to-us-after-8-hours-mid-air/feed/ 0 Flight operations disrupted as aircraft veers off runway at Port Harcourt airport https://www.theinfostride.com/flight-operations-disrupted-as-aircraft-veers-off-runway-at-port-harcourt-airport/ https://www.theinfostride.com/flight-operations-disrupted-as-aircraft-veers-off-runway-at-port-harcourt-airport/#respond Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:25:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=461948 Flight operations at the Port Harcourt International Airport were significantly disrupted on Thursday following an incident involving a commercial aircraft that veered off the runway during landing. The event caused delays for both arriving and departing flights, affecting hundreds of passengers and triggering an emergency response from aviation authorities. The aircraft, operated by a domestic [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/flight-operations-disrupted-as-aircraft-veers-off-runway-at-port-harcourt-airport/feed/ 0 Travel Firm Promises Major Ticket Price Reductions to Boost Tourism https://www.theinfostride.com/travel-firm-promises-major-ticket-price-reductions-to-boost-tourism/ https://www.theinfostride.com/travel-firm-promises-major-ticket-price-reductions-to-boost-tourism/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:53:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395060 A prominent travel firm has announced plans to slash ticket prices, aiming to make travel more accessible and encourage increased tourism. This move comes as part of the company’s strategy to attract more customers and stimulate the travel industry, which is recovering from global disruptions in recent years. The price reduction initiative will apply to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/travel-firm-promises-major-ticket-price-reductions-to-boost-tourism/feed/ 0 Airline Urges Agents to Boost Egypt as a Prime Tourist Destination https://www.theinfostride.com/airline-urges-agents-to-boost-egypt-as-a-prime-tourist-destination/ https://www.theinfostride.com/airline-urges-agents-to-boost-egypt-as-a-prime-tourist-destination/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:44:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395056 A leading airline has called on travel agents to promote Egypt as a top-tier tourist destination, emphasizing the country’s unique blend of history, culture, and modern attractions. With a renewed focus on boosting global tourism, the airline aims to position Egypt as a must-visit location for travelers seeking diverse experiences. Known as the “cradle of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/airline-urges-agents-to-boost-egypt-as-a-prime-tourist-destination/feed/ 0 IATA Reveals $19 Million Yet to Be Cleared in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/iata-reveals-19-million-yet-to-be-cleared-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/iata-reveals-19-million-yet-to-be-cleared-in-nigeria/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2024 21:16:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379679 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) disclosed on Sunday that $19 million remains uncleared in Nigeria due to the Central Bank’s ongoing verification of outstanding forward claims filed by commercial banks. According to IATA, in June 2023, Nigeria’s blocked funds amounted to $850 million, significantly impacting airline operations and finances in the country. The organization [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/iata-reveals-19-million-yet-to-be-cleared-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Ticket Trouble in Turkey: Airline Accuses Staff, Union Fights Back https://www.theinfostride.com/ticket-trouble-in-turkey-airline-accuses-staff-union-fights-back/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ticket-trouble-in-turkey-airline-accuses-staff-union-fights-back/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 15:51:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379224 The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has vehemently opposed Turkish Airlines’ accusations against seven Nigerian staff members allegedly involved in a $600,000 ticket racketeering scheme. In a statement released on Monday and signed by Ochene Aba, NUATE’s General Secretary, the union rebuked these claims as baseless fabrications. Turkish Airlines had previously announced the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ticket-trouble-in-turkey-airline-accuses-staff-union-fights-back/feed/ 0 Stakeholder blames FG for Nigerian airline collapses https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholder-blames-fg-for-nigerian-airline-collapses/ https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholder-blames-fg-for-nigerian-airline-collapses/#respond Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:51:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356849 Capt. Ibrahim Mshelia, the Chief Executive Officer of West Link Airlines, a charter operator, has shared his perspective on civil aviation regulations in Nigeria, emphasizing their dual nature of being both progressive and limiting. In a conversation with our correspondent in Lagos, he discussed how these regulations, coupled with multiple charges imposed by the Federal Government, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholder-blames-fg-for-nigerian-airline-collapses/feed/ 0 Local airlines calls for 16 new aircraft at $1.2b at Dubai airshow https://www.theinfostride.com/local-airlines-calls-for-16-new-aircraft-at-1-2b-at-dubai-airshow/ https://www.theinfostride.com/local-airlines-calls-for-16-new-aircraft-at-1-2b-at-dubai-airshow/#respond Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:22:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=312858 Local airlines, yesterday, at the ongoing Dubai Airshow fiesta, placed aircraft orders in excess of $1.2 billion.Akwa Ibom State-owned carrier, Ibom Air, was scheduled to table an ambitious bid for 10 brand new Airbus 200-300 aircraft. Similarly, Overland Airways placed a firm order for three new Embraer E175 regional jets, plus rights for the purchase [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/local-airlines-calls-for-16-new-aircraft-at-1-2b-at-dubai-airshow/feed/ 0 Foreign airlines kick over inability to repatriate $143.8 million https://www.theinfostride.com/foreign-airlines-kick-over-inability-to-repatriate-143-8-million/ https://www.theinfostride.com/foreign-airlines-kick-over-inability-to-repatriate-143-8-million/#respond Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:09:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=304406 Foreign airlines operating in and out of Nigeria have complained over difficulties in repatriating accumulated funds, now in excess of $143.8 million. The airlines, under the aegis of International Air Transport Association (IATA), said the stuck funds have further made recovery difficult for struggling carriers. Though not peculiar to Nigeria, the funds were from tickets [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/foreign-airlines-kick-over-inability-to-repatriate-143-8-million/feed/ 0 Emirates moves forward suspension of flights from Nigeria to UAE https://www.theinfostride.com/emirates-moves-forward-suspension-of-flights-from-nigeria-to-uae/ https://www.theinfostride.com/emirates-moves-forward-suspension-of-flights-from-nigeria-to-uae/#respond Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:25:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302422 Emirates Airline has extended the suspension of its flights from Nigeria to the United Arab Emirates to at least August 7.The initial suspension of flights was scheduled to end on July 31. Suspension of flights from South Africa to UAE will also remain in place until the same date. “Affected flight bookings have been cancelled,” [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/emirates-moves-forward-suspension-of-flights-from-nigeria-to-uae/feed/ 0 Airlines Delaying Passengers Is Getting Out Of Hand – CDQ https://www.theinfostride.com/airlines-delaying-passengers-is-getting-out-of-hand-cdq/ https://www.theinfostride.com/airlines-delaying-passengers-is-getting-out-of-hand-cdq/#respond Sat, 10 Jul 2021 20:16:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=300271 Popular rapper, CDQ has jumped on social media to blast airlines that keep passengers waiting. He recently had his say via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, it is a shame that his flight that was supposed to take off by 11am got delayed, and passengers were still at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/airlines-delaying-passengers-is-getting-out-of-hand-cdq/feed/ 0 American Airlines boosts domestic travel in US https://www.theinfostride.com/american-airlines-boosts-domestic-travel-in-us/ https://www.theinfostride.com/american-airlines-boosts-domestic-travel-in-us/#respond Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:18:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=290901 This summer, American Airlines is giving customers more than 150 new opportunities to reconnect with friends and family as it continues to rebuild its network to match demand. “Throughout the pandemic, our trademark has been to build a schedule based on what customers tell us they want and need,” said Brian Znotins, American vice president [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/american-airlines-boosts-domestic-travel-in-us/feed/ 0 Mercy Johnson Receives An Apology From Airline Company https://www.theinfostride.com/mercy-johnson-receives-an-apology-from-airline-company/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 01:27:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166930 Nollywood star Mercy Johnson has called out airline Arik air. The disappointed actress on May 29, 2017, booked a flight to see her family. But according to her, the airline disappointed her after canceling the flight without prior notice. An angry Mercy Johnson then took to Instagram to air her displeasure. She wrote, “So Arik [...]

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]]> Mercy Johnson Blasts Popular Airline https://www.theinfostride.com/mercy-johnson-blasts-popular-airline/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 01:26:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166928 Popular airline Arik Air has apologised to actress Mercy Johnson over her delayed flight. We reached out to the airline following Mercy Johnson’s post on Instagram talking about her cancelled flight. The airlines Public Relations and Communications manager, Adebanji Ola said, “Mercy Johnson’s flight was not cancelled as alleged but rather, it was delayed for [...]

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]]> Rochas Okorocha Launches Imo State Airline https://www.theinfostride.com/rochas-okorocha-launches-imo-state-airline/ Tue, 24 Jan 2017 23:56:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154850 Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has launched “Imo Air”, an airline which is the initiative of the state government. The first “Imo Air” flight landed at the Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport in Owerri on Tuesday, January 24. The airline is currently being operated on the government’s behalf by Dana Air because the state does not [...]

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]]> Banky W Blast American Airline https://www.theinfostride.com/banky-w-blast-american-airline/ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 01:35:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=137590 After performing at the just concluded One Music Africa Fest in New York, Nigerian singer, Banky W is raving mad at American Airlines for not letting him ‘ball’ in Miami. The record label boss was to be hosted at a club party in LIV Miami on Sunday, July 24, 2016, unfortunately his plans were cut [...]

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]]> Willie Obiano Seek Partnership With Ethiopian Airline https://www.theinfostride.com/willie-obiano-seek-partnership-with-ethiopian-airline/ Sun, 10 Apr 2016 20:48:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=125362 Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has called for partnership between the State and Ethiopian Airline in the construction of a cargo airport at Umueri in the state. Obiano, who spoke on Saturday when he received a delegation of the Ethiopian airline, said the partnership would be under “Build, Operate and Transfer’’ arrangement. The governor described [...]

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]]> Committee Working On Nigeria’s New National Carrier Submits Report https://www.theinfostride.com/committee-working-on-nigerias-new-national-carrier-submits-report/ Sat, 03 Oct 2015 23:03:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101846 A Federal Government committee with the mandate to work out modalities to restore the national airline has submitted its report raising hope that the country may have a new national carrier soon. Submitting its report at the Ministry of Aviation, Chairman of the committee, Capt. Abdulsalami Mohammed, said that the committee had wide consultations and [...]

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]]> #Celebrity > KCee Signs New Endorsement Deal With Air Peace https://www.theinfostride.com/celebrity-kcee-signs-new-endorsement-deal-with-nigerian-airline/ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 22:45:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/celebrity-kcee-signs-new-endorsement-deal-with-nigerian-airline/ KCee has just gotten himself an endorsement deal with a Nigerian airline called Air Peace. The ‘Limpopo‘ singer announced the new deal on his Instagram account today (September 15). “Whoever who said hardwork doesn’t pay hasn’t tried hard enough! Air Peace just added another feather to my cap by making me their brand ambassador… shout [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Arik Airline Saga: NDLEA Beams Searchlight On Airport Cleaners, Controllers, Others https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-arik-saga-ndlea-beams-searchlight-on-airport-cleaners-controllers-others/ Sun, 06 Sep 2015 09:30:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-arik-saga-ndlea-beams-searchlight-on-airport-cleaners-controllers-others/ Following the recent interception of cocaine trafficked by an Arik Airline cabin crew member at the London Heathrow Airport, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has decided to beam its searchlight on cleaners, air traffic controllers and other workers believed to have enjoyed special treatment at the nation’s international airport.The NDLEA said with the latest [...]

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