Airport Reporters

 PHIA Set To Implement New Car Park, Access Gate Tariff The management of the Port Hacourt International Airport, says, the recent increase in in tariff on it's car park and access gate will take effect from March 1st , 2026  In an internal memo by the PHIA management to all heads of department dated February 12, 2026, directed that there should be sensitization of the public especially airport users of the new development. According to the memo, with the new tariff, cars  will have to pay N500, SUV/JEEP N1000, Coaster bus N2000 at car park and access gate, while overnight parking will attract N10000. Trailer/ container above 6 tyres will pay N3000 at access gate. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria recently announced increase in tariff across airports in the country. Cars using the access gate with the new charges will pay N500.

 Air Peace Unveils Executive Lounge on Valentine’s Day ..Elevating Premium Travel Experience On a day globally celebrated for love and appreciation, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace Limited, reaffirmed its commitment to cherishing its customers with the grand opening of its Executive Lounge at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 2 on February 14, 2026. The Valentine’s Day unveiling symbolised more than a ribbon-cutting ceremony; it represented the airline’s enduring dedication to comfort, excellence, and the continued elevation of premium travel across its expanding network. The milestone event drew the presence of the airline’s management and staff, members of the press, and esteemed First and Business Class passengers on the airline’s much-talked-about London service. Among the distinguished guests was former Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency Peter Obi, who joined in commemorating what marks another significant stride in the airline’s g...

  United Nigeria Airlines aircraft suffers strike ....Airline grounds two airplanes  United Nigeria Airlines has announced the grounding of two of its operating aircraft following bird strike on their respective engines just less than 24 -hours from the first incident. The first bird strike on Airbus A320 was recorded at the Port Harcourt Airport while the second incident happened today at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. A statement from the airline on Sunday says grounding the two aircraft for technical inspection will surely inform adjustments in its flight operations,just as it appeals for understanding by the customers. The reads further: “In line with our strict and uncompromising safety standards, the affected aircraft has been withdrawn from service for comprehensive technical inspections before returning to operations. “This brings the total number of Airbus aircraft withdrawn from service in less than 24-hours to two. As a result, some flights across our ...

  WHEN A NATION RESPONDS WITH SENSE: THE ARIK AIR ENGINE FAILURE AND THE CASE FOR FAIRNESS TO AIR PEACE By Fred Chukwuelobe Nigeria did something refreshingly right this week. Following an engine incident involving Arik Air’s Boeing 737-700 (registration 5N-MJF) operating Flight W3 740 from Lagos to Port Harcourt, the crew detected a fault mid-flight and executed a precautionary diversion to Benin City. The aircraft landed safely with about 80 souls on board. No injuries. No loss of life. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) promptly announced a formal investigation. That is the kind of news every passenger, every family, and indeed the entire nation, prays for. Even more commendable was the public response. There was no hysteria. No lynch-mob outrage on social media. No instant calls for heads to roll. The regulators did what they are paid to do: moved in calmly and professionally. The flying public trusted the process. That is how mature aviation cultures behave. We sh...

  United Nigeria Airlines mulls flight to New York in second quarter  ....To acquire  additional 11 aircraft  United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) said on Thursday it will begin its international operations with the launch of New York flights by the end of the second quarter of 2026. Speaking at a press conference to mark the fifth anniversary of the airline in Lagos, its Chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo said  the airline has ordered 11 aircraft, including two A330-200 and six 737-800 aircraft in preparation for the operations. Okonkwo said one of the aircraft, A330-200 will be delivered to the airline by the end of the second quarter of this year while the others will be delivered later in the year. “We are starting some regional and international routes by the end second quarter of this year, one of the A330-200 will be delivered to us by July 26, the second one will come in by October and by the end of the second  quarter, we will fly direct to New York. ” We pla...

Nigeria’s healthcare future depends on seeing illness earlier Radiology is “the eye of medicine, according to General Godwin Ogoh, Chief Medical Director of the Nigerian Army Reference Hospital. Nigeria is no longer a country planning for growth. It is a country already living inside it. In 1960, Nigeria’s population stood at just over 45 million. Today, it exceeds 230 million, making it Africa’s most populous nation and one of the fastest-growing large countries in the world. By mid-century, that number is expected to approach 400 million. As Nigeria urbanises and life expectancy gradually rises, the country is experiencing an epidemiological shift. Infectious diseases remain a challenge, but non-communicable diseases, including cancer, are becoming more prevalent. Oncology care is particularly unforgiving of delay. The difference between early and late diagnosis is often the difference between manageable treatment and irreversible progression. In practical terms, earlier diagnosis is...

  Arik Air explains aircraft diversion to Benin Airport  Air Air has offered clarifications on the circumstances sorounding the diversion of its Boeing 737-700  :  5N MJF  aircraft operating flight W3 740 from Lagos to Port Harcourt to  divert to Benin Airport after the operating crew heard a loud bang on the left engine. According to a statement by the airline's spokesperson , Mr Adebanji Ola, the  aircraft was on its decent to Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa when the incident happened. The Arik Air Public Relations &  Communications Manager , said as and as a precautionary measure, the crew had to make a safe diversion to Benin. He said :" There were no injuries to passengers and crew as all 80 passengers on board were safely disembarked. Arrangements have been made to transport the affected passengers to their final destination. "We sincerely apologise to the affected Port Harcourt passengers whose journey has been disrupted. Th...