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A cabin crew member of United Nigeria Airlines, Francisca Ogbuagu, has received commendation for her professional handling of an unruly passenger during a recent flight.
Airlines in Nigeria, including Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines, have resumed operations after aviation unions temporarily suspended their industrial action, which had left passengers stranded in Lagos and Abuja.
Nigerian agencies are addressing a range of national concerns, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) flagging flashpoints for the Osun poll and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) investigating exploitative fuel pricing.
The Nigerian aviation minister announced the approval of New York, Dubai, and Canada routes for United Nigeria Airlines, aiming to increase Nigerian airlines' participation in the international travel market.
United Nigeria Airlines surprised its passengers by rewarding them with the latest Samsung Galaxy phones as part of an "Awesome Row" partnership with the phone company.
Passengers, including journalists, traveling on United Nigeria Airlines and Air Peace flights from Abuja reported being stranded for hours without proper communication or adequate refreshments.
United Nigeria Airlines has grounded one of its aircraft following another bird strike incident. This marks the fifth such occurrence for the airline, raising concerns about operational safety.
The airline says it is enforcing aviation safety regulations that restrict the onboard use of power banks and limit how they are carried to minimise fire risks. The post United Nigeria Airlines issues safety advisory, bars use of power banks onboard appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
United Nigeria Airlines experienced a bird strike involving an Airbus A320 during takeoff from Asaba Airport, marking the third such incident for the carrier.
Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines experienced substantial operational disruptions and reported losses exceeding ₦2 billion due to an industrial action by aviation unions on Tuesday.
The Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Adedayo Olawuyi, attributes the dominance of foreign carriers in Nigeria's aviation market to the weakness of local airlines and a lack of strong domestic and regional players.
United Nigeria Airlines states that domestic airlines are not yet passing increased aviation fuel costs to passengers, as they await a significant decline in Jet-A1 prices despite the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
United Nigeria Airlines has reported a N10 billion loss over three months, attributing it to significant increases in aviation fuel prices, exacerbated by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
United Nigeria Airlines surprised passengers with recently released Samsung Galaxy phones as part of an "Awesome Row" partnership with the phone company.
United Nigeria Airlines has reported its third bird strike incident within a 48-hour period, raising concerns about aviation safety. The airline is investigating the repeated occurrences.
United Nigeria Airlines experienced disruptions to its scheduled services after two of its aircraft were affected by separate incidents involving a jet blast and a bird strike on Sunday.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and United Nigeria Airlines met to discuss recurring bird strike incidents, airport infrastructure deficiencies, and other operational safety concerns.
United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) reports that rising operational costs are compelling airlines to dip into their reserves and shareholder funds to sustain operations.
United Nigeria Airlines has been accepted as a Full Member of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA). This membership is expected to strengthen AFRAA's presence in Nigeria, one of Africa's largest and fastest-growing aviation markets.
United Nigeria Airlines has explained that domestic airlines are not yet passing increased aviation fuel costs to passengers, despite expectations of easing prices following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Professor Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman and CEO of United Nigeria Airlines, has urged the Federal Government to cease deducting from aviation agencies' revenue, stating that the practice places undue pressure on the sector.
United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) addressed concerns after a video circulated showing passengers being issued handwritten boarding tickets, clarifying the situation.
United Nigeria Airlines continues to experience bird strikes, with another Airbus A320-200 recently grounded after an incident during landing in Abuja. This adds to previous incidents, raising ongoing concerns about aviation safety and wildlife management.
By Dickson Omobola International Air Transport Association, IATA, has admitted United Nigeria Airlines into the International Air Transport Association, IATA, Clearing House, ICH. The development has marked a definitive step in the airline’s integration into the global aviation financial ecosystem. On February 1, 2026, United Nigeria Airlines joined a prestigious global network of carriers utilizing […] The post United Nigeria Airlines joins IATA Clearing House appeared first on Vanguard News.
United Nigeria Airlines experienced another bird strike, marking the second incident in less than 24 hours and disrupting flight operations from Abuja.