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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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Kemi Leke-Bamtefa: Marketing, Governance and a Legacy in African Aviation - by Daisy BARRO

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Kemi Leke-Bamtefa is South African Airways' (SAA) Country Manager for Nigeria. A prolific marketer, she is one of the most impactful women in Nigeria's aviation landscape, with airline executive experience of over two decades in sales management, marketing, governance and strategic planning. Her qualifications in sales and marketing coupled with her many years of experience made her a perfect fit for her current role as Country Manager for SAA in Nigeria, where she is responsible for the airline's operations.   An alumnus of the prestigious Lagos Business School in Nigeria, Leke-Bamtefa furthered her education in Advanced Sales Management at the University of Cape town, South Africa; after which she joined South African Airways in 2007 as Head of Sales and Marketing, responsible for growing the airline's market share in Nigeria. In September 2010, Kemi's stellar performance led to her appointment as the Regional Marketing Specialist for North West and Ce...
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Ibom Air Marks 2026 World Malaria Day With Pharmaceutical Donation, Community Mobilization - By Daisy BARRO

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In observance of 2026 World Malaria Day, Ibom Air has executed a strategic handover of antimalarial pharmaceuticals to the State Malaria Elimination Programme, operating under the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health. The intervention was delivered through the carrier’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform, FAMPact — Fight Against Malaria in Pregnant Women and Children Today. The consignment comprised 30,000 doses of Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine, 10,000 doses of Lokmal DT, and 10,000 doses of Paracetamol DT, intended to bolster therapeutic capacity and mitigate the disease burden within vulnerable demographics. The pharmaceuticals were formally presented on Thursday, April 24, 2026, a day preceding the global commemoration, by Ibom Air Chief Executive Officer Mr. George Uriesi, accompanied by members of the airline’s executive management. The materials were received by Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John, on behalf of the state gove...
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