Tag: Middle East
Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 4% in April Despite Middle East...
Global air cargo demand continued its growth trajectory in April 2026, rising by 4.0% year-on-year despite significant operational challenges caused by the conflict in...
IATA’s Global Passenger Decline and What it Means for Nigeria’s Aviation...
The latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) report showing a 3.4 per cent decline in global passenger demand in April 2026 may appear distant...
African Aviation Remains Resilient Despite Middle East Conflict-Induced Global Traffic Decline
The global aviation industry experienced a significant setback in April 2026 as escalating conflict in the Middle East triggered a sharp decline in passenger...
African Airlines Post Strongest Global Passenger Growth Despite Middle East Disruptions
African airlines recorded the strongest passenger traffic growth globally in March 2026, underscoring the continent’s growing aviation momentum despite geopolitical tensions and fuel market...
Emirates Restores 96% of Global Network, Reconnecting Africa and the World...
Emirates is marking a strong return to global operations with 96 percent of its network now restored, signaling a major milestone in its recovery...
Qatar Airways Resumes Daily Services to Bahrain and Kozhikode
Qatar Airways is continuing the phased restoration of its global network with the reinstatement of daily flights to Bahrain and Kozhikode, effective May 1,...
Turkish Airlines, Air Peace Seal Interline Deal to Boost Global Connectivity
Turkish Airlines and Air Peace have signed a bilateral special prorate agreement to enhance connectivity between Nigeria, Africa and global destinations.
This was disclosed in...
Qatar Airways Expands Global Schedule, Restores Flights to Over 120 Destinations
Qatar Airways has unveiled a revised flight schedule as it continues to rebuild its global network, with plans to operate services to more than...
Rising Jet Fuel Prices Threaten Higher Airfares for Nigerian and Global...
Air travellers in Nigeria may soon face higher ticket prices for both domestic and international flights as rising global jet fuel costs continue to...
Emirates Restores Dubai–Lagos Service as Regional Airspace Reopens
Emirates has resumed flight operations between Dubai and Lagos after a temporary suspension caused by widespread airspace disruptions linked to escalating tensions in the...