Airport Reporters

  SAHCO cabin cleaner returns $730,  credits  found on BA flight  Stakeholders in the aviation industry  have commended a cabin cleaner in SAHCO : Mr Ibrahim Bala Zakari for his  integrity and honesty in returning $730  and some credit cards found in a British Airways Aircraft . Zakari, a cabin cleaner, while cleaning British Airways Aircraft, Flight BA8382,that landed in Abuja from London recovered a purse from seat number 35K containing $ 730 and several credit cards.  In the demonstration of Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO's) core values, he  immediately notified the British Airways Cabin Services Duty Manager (CSDM), after which the purse and its contents were handed over to the British Airways Security team for proper care and procedures. His exemplary conduct, according to a statement by the company  reflects the culture of integrity and excellence that defines SAHCO.  Following his conduct, encomiums have been pou...

  United Nigeria Airlines' Unity Rewards, Boulevard Hotels partner  .....To offer  25% discount, flexible check-in United Nigeria Airlines has announced a new partnership between its loyalty programme, Unity Rewards and Boulevard Hotels, giving members access to exclusive hospitality benefits and enhanced travel experiences. Under the partnership, Unity Rewards members who stay at any Boulevard Hotels property will enjoy a 25% discount on room rates, inclusive of breakfast, early check-in from 6:00 a.m., and late check-out until 5:00 p.m., compared to the standard 12:00 p.m. check-out time. Members will also receive a complimentary turn-down service during their stay. The collaboration expands the Unity Rewards lifestyle network to 12 hotel partners, alongside fitness centres and other lifestyle brands that provide exclusive discounts and privileges to programme members. Launched on February 12, 2026, Unity Rewards is United Nigeria Airlines' loyalty programme, designed t...

  Air Peace completes second  evacuation from South Africa   ..Brings home 271 Nigerians West Africa's largest airline and Nigeria's premier carrier, Air Peace, has successfully concluded its second humanitarian evacuation mission from South Africa, safely airlifting 271 stranded Nigerian nationals back home in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria. The evacuation flight, operated with the airline's flagship Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft, departed Johannesburg and arrived safely at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday 30 June 2026, where it docked at the Cargo and Hajj Terminal for passenger processing. The operation was coordinated through the Federal Government following concerns arising from xenophobic tensions in parts of South Africa, reinforcing Nigeria's commitment to the safety and welfare of its citizens abroad. This latest humanitarian mission brings Air Peace's total airlift under the ongoing ...

  Achimugu receives 2026/2027 African Brands Personality Award The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr. Michael Achimugu, has been honoured with the 2026/2027 African Brands Personality Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to consumer protection and the promotion of passenger rights in Nigeria's aviation sector. The award was presented at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja by the African Brands delegation led by Mr. Godwin Enesi Chatta. Speaking, Chatta affirmed that as Director, Achimugu has prioritised protecting the rights of airline passengers in accordance with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations and the Consumer Protection framework. According to him under his leadership, the directorate has intensified public awareness campaigns, encouraged passengers to understand their rights, and strengthened engagement with airlines to improve compliance with consumer protection regulations. He added that...

AFRAA admits United Nigeria Airlines as Full Member One of Nigeria’s leading operators, United Nigeria Airlines has been admitted as a Full Member of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), a move that strengthens the continental body's presence in one of Africa's largest and fastest-growing aviation markets. The announcement underscores AFRAA's commitment to strengthening the Association’s footprint across the African continent and driving the sustainable development of the continent's airline industry. United Nigeria Airlines commenced its commercial operations in February, 2021 with a mission to enhance domestic connectivity across Nigeria and advance regional integration within West Africa. Operating a diverse modern fleet of Boeing 737-800NG, Embraer 145, A-320, Embraer 190 and CRJ 900 jets, United Nigeria Airlines currently serves 14 domestic routes which includes Abuja, Anambra, Asaba, Benin, Ekiti, Enugu, Ilorin, Kano, Lagos, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Sokoto, War...

 PenCom, NSIWC intervene in  row over NAMA's retirees pension adjustment The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) have stepped in to resolve the brewing friction between the management of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and its retirees over outstanding pension adjustments. At the core of the dispute were harmonised pension benefits and adjustments spanning multiple review periods—specifically 2007, 2010, 2019, and 2024. Under the managing director, Farouk Umar, NAMA commissioned a comprehensive actuarial assessment to map out the exact adjustments required for those milestone years. The report has been completed, and administrative implementation is underway. Following a joint meeting between NAMA management and retiree representatives, held over the weekend at the agency’s head office in Abuja, all parties agreed to defer to PenCom and the Wages Commission to clarify technical, legal, and regulato...