Amid the price row between operators and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), local airlines have rolled out premium airfares for the festive season.

With the addition of two new CRJ 900 aircraft to the fleet of Ibom Air, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, has said the commitment of Governor Umo Eno to ensuring sustainable growth in the aviation sector is unquestionable.

Passengers have continued to expressed concerns over skyrocketing airfares, as one-way tickets from Abuja to Lagos hit between N109,000 and 369,000.

In a continued effort to honour his campaign promise, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has approved the disbursement of an additional ₦6,432,924,257.62 to cover gratuities and other entitlements for retired workers in the state. This allocation underscores his commitment to ensuring the welfare of retirees and civil servants. A detailed breakdown of the funds…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has announced plans to host a youth engagement and appreciation rally on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Uyo Township Stadium. This event will mark the launch of a significant empowerment programme aimed at uplifting 5,000 youths across the state. The governor made this disclosure during the September edition…

Ibom Air has said that allegations of ticket racketeering and poor handling of flight check-ins against some of its officials at its Port Harcourt station are “baseless and unfounded’’ The airline dismissed the allegations in a statement signed by its General Manager, Marketing, and communication, Ms Aniekan Essienette on Monday in Lagos. “We categorically reject…

Former Governor of Akwa Ibom state Udom Emmanuel has stressed the need to concession Nigerian airlines for economic growth. Emmanuel, who founded Ibom Air during his tenure as governor, said this while speaking to aviation reporters at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. He stressed the need for the government to give preference to Nigerian…

After months of waiting, Ibom Air customers finally had a feel of the new Airbus A220-300 aircraft on Monday, following its deployment into domestic operations.

A former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr. Joe Abah, has narrated how an air crash was averted in Lagos on Friday. Abah, who made this disclosure in a post on his X handle, said he boarded a 7:00 am Ibom Air flight in Lagos, heading to Abuja. The flight also had…

Ibom Air has dismissed the false claims made on social media, alleging incidents involving its aircraft.