Yuletide: NAMA handles over 1,900 flightsOver 1,900 flights operated through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos during the just concluded festive season.According to the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), a total of 170,749 passengers were ferried in and out of the airport during the period spanning between Monday December 23, 2013 and Tuesday ,December 31.The agency handles an average of 550 flights daily across the nation’s airports apart from the low level flight operations in the Niger Delta area.Traffic peaked on Monday, December 23 when the airport recorded 289 flights , ferrying 25,184 passengers while on Tuesday, Christmas eve, 262 flights operated flying 23,625 passengers.Expectedly on the Christmas day, the traffic trimmed to 105 flights , flying only 10,772 passengers.In all, 80,850 passengers were recorded on the domestic route while 89,296 passengers made the international route.The positive traffic trend since the introduction of area radar control in the country ,has confirmed the safety status of the Nigerian airspace, restoring public confidence in air travel.The Managing Director of NAMA, Engr Mazi Nnamdi Udoh in a reaction ,said that at peak periods such as this, the agency always puts in place the necessary logistics to handle the expected high traffic.“You will recall that not quite long, the agency embarked on massive calibration of all our navigational aids to pave way for smooth flight operations at our airports as part of the transformation agenda of the federal government in this sector.’’
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has slammed Qatar Airways with serious allegations of disregarding Nigerian passengers and aviation laws . According to NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu ,Qatar Airways had repeatedly violated regulations, notably in an incident involving a Nigerian couple traveling to the US via Doha . A cabin crew member had accused the male passenger of misconduct during boarding in Lagos , but didn't report it then. However, upon arrival in Doha, the accusation was made, leading to his arrest and detention for 18 hours. The passenger, Achimugu stated had to pay a fine and sign a document in Arabic , which he couldn't read, to secure his release and despite this, Qatar Airways refused to let him continue his journey, forcing him to buy new tickets. The NCAA criticized Qatar Airways for ignoring their invitations and failing to respond to complaints. The aut...
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