Category: Airlines
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NIGERIA: Over100 Passengers Survive Max Air Engine Fire Incident
Over 100 passengers narrowly escaped a potential tragedy when a Max Air aircraft caught fire mid-air due to an engine failure. The incident occurred around 7 p.m., shortly after the aircraft took off from Maiduguri International Airport en route to Abuja. The engine failure resulted from a bird strike approximately 10 minutes into the flight.… Read more
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COMESA Probes Kenya Airways Over Flight Delays At Nairobi And Entebbe Airports
The COMESA Competition Commission has launched an investigation into Kenya Airways over alleged flight delays, exposing the national carrier to potential penalties. In the notice by the commission’s director and CEO Willard Mwemba, other aggrieved travellers were asked to come forward to expedite the investigation. “The commission hereby invites interested stakeholders, including other affected consumers,… Read more
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Nigerian Passenger Throws Used Sanitary Pads At Kenya Airways Staff Over Visa Dispute
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Kenya Airways over the incident, signalling further scrutiny of the altercation. Kenya Airways has alleged that a Nigerian passenger threw three used sanitary pads at its staff during a confrontation at the Nairobi airport transfer desk. The airline’s statement came in response to a viral video showing… Read more