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Air Peace Secures Traffic Rights for Brazil, Direct Route to Cut Transit to Seven Hours - By Daisy BARRO

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Air Peace has obtained approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to conduct scheduled international air services, a development that positions West Africa’s largest carrier to inaugurate direct connectivity between Nigeria and South America. The authorization, issued under ANAC Ordinance No. 19.449/2026, grants the airline rights to operate regular passenger, cargo, and mail transport between Brazil and points across its network, eliminating the multi-stop itineraries that currently extend Nigeria-Brazil journeys to nearly two (2) days. The ANAC clearance arrives amid Air Peace’s accelerated long-haul expansion program. The airline confirmed that applications for landing permits remain pending with Canadian and United States regulators for scheduled operations to Toronto and New York respectively. A statement by the carrier revealed that it is also finalizing preparations to reinstate services to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Guangzhou, China. In parallel, Ai...
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Victor Attah Airport: Ibom Air Begins Passenger Processing at Upgraded Terminal - By Daisy BARRO

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Ibom Air commenced domestic flight handling from the newly inaugurated International Terminal at Victor Attah International Airport on Sunday, June 14, 2026, relocating all passenger processing, check-in, and boarding functions to the modernized facility. The operational shift to the upgraded infrastructure represents a key phase in the carrier’s expansion strategy and reinforces its focus on optimizing service delivery and terminal throughput. The state-of-the-art complex provides increased passenger handling capacity, refined check-in and boarding workflows, upgraded security systems, and elevated comfort standards for travelers. According to the airline, the transition is engineered to streamline ground operations, reduce congestion, and improve on-time performance metrics across its domestic network while supporting broader regional connectivity objectives for Akwa Ibom State. The Chief Executive Officer of Ibom Air, Mr. George Uriesi, addressed the development: “Today ...
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Ibom Air Flights to Depart from New Terminal from June 14 - By Daisy BARRO

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Ibom Air has announced the transfer of all scheduled flight operations to the newly commissioned ultramodern terminal at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, effective Sunday June 14, 2026. The relocation applies to all departures, arrivals, check-in, and boarding activities currently managed from the existing facility. According to the airline, the new facility incorporates upgraded amenities intended to enhance traveler comfort while streamlining ground handling processes from check-in through boarding to post-flight arrival. The carrier stated that the transition aligns with its service delivery objectives and reflects continued investment in airport infrastructure to support on-time performance and customer experience metrics. Ibom Air advises passengers with bookings on or after June 14, 2026 to proceed directly to the new terminal for all flight-related activities, emphasizing that the move represents “another significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhanc...
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Travel & Business News Marks 15 Years Bridging Classroom and Cockpit at NTEC 2026 - By Daisy BARRO

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L-R: Daisy Barro, Associate Editor, Travel & Business News; Oluwafemi Joshua Oluwaseyifunmi of Abesan Senior High School, Abesan Estate, Ipaja, 1st Prize winner in the secondary schools category; Mrs. Rita Geh, Assistant Comptroller General, Narcotics, NDLEA. The 15th Annual National Travel Essay Competition (NTEC 2026) and Air Transport Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) concluded its Grand Finale on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the NCAA Annex, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Organized by Travel & Business News, the event marked fifteen years of systematic talent identification and development for Nigeria’s aerospace sector. Convened under the theme “Soaring Beyond Limits: Youth Innovation & Leadership in Aviation,” the summit assembled students, academics, regulatory authorities, and industry operators to evaluate the strategic function of young professionals amid rapid technological disruption. Dr. Gbenga Olowo, Chairman of Sabre, Central & West A...
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Galaxy A57, A37 Introduced to UNA Passengers Through Samsung Partnership Program - By Daisy BARRO

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United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) recently distributed Samsung Galaxy smartphones to selected passengers on Monday, June 1, 2026, as part of its ongoing “Awesome Row” collaboration with Samsung. The carrier, one of Nigeria’s leading domestic operators, executed the activation across Lagos–Abuja and Abuja–Lagos sectors, targeting enhanced customer experience through onboard engagement. Three travelers, Hamid Ibrahim, Chidi Chinedu, and Gbenga Bello, were identified as recipients via an in-flight randomized selection conducted during the flights. Passengers on the affected rotations were also granted exclusive hands-on access to the new Samsung Galaxy A57 and A37 devices, with additional winners emerging from the live product demonstration. Dayo Olawuyi, Chief Commercial Officer of UNA commented on the initiative’s execution and strategic intent: “At United Nigeria Airlines, we fly to unite. Every route we operate, every flight we run, is about bringing Nigerians together, whethe...
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189-Seat Boeing 737-800 NG Joins Air Peace Fleet for Network Expansion - By Daisy BARRO

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Air Peace has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft, registration 5N-CGD, as part of its ongoing fleet renewal and capacity expansion program for high-demand domestic and regional routes. The aircraft arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on May 24, 2026. Configured in an all-economy layout with 189 seats, the 737-800 NG introduces additional lift for point-to-point operations across West and Central Africa. The variant’s combination of CFM56-7B engines, advanced avionics, and aerodynamic refinements delivers improved fuel burn per seat-mile compared to earlier generation narrowbodies, supporting lower unit costs and reduced CO₂ output per passenger. Operationally, the aircraft’s 5,500 km range and short-field performance provide scheduling flexibility for frequency increases and route optimization on sectors where load factors and turnaround times are critical. Features such as expanded overhead bins, modern cabin systems, and updated flig...
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Air Peace Opens Lagos-Barbados Nonstop Route with B777 Inaugural Flight - By Daisy BARRO

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Air Peace commenced scheduled commercial operations between Lagos and Barbados on May 24, 2026, establishing the first direct air link between West Africa and the Caribbean operated by a sub-Saharan carrier. The inaugural rotation was flown on a Boeing 777-300ER, departing Murtala Muhammed International Airport with 284 passengers onboard. The route launch addresses a structural gap in intercontinental connectivity between Africa and the Caribbean, where travelers have historically relied on multi-segment itineraries via Europe, the Middle East, or North America. Those routings typically introduce extended layovers, additional transit visa requirements, and increased total journey time. Air Peace notes that the present nonstop service eliminates those intermediate stops, reducing block time and simplifying immigration and customs processing for origin-destination traffic. The inaugural manifest included the airline's Chief Commercial Officer Nowel Ngala, Barbados High C...
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