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Air France-KLM and Amadeus renew vows

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By Oyise OGHENE
Report made available to Biztellers that Air France-KLM and Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, have renewed their content agreement.

Thanks to the deal, travel agencies worldwide will continue to have guaranteed access to the full range of fares and inventory relating to more than 74.8 million seats and 90.000 flights operated annually by Air France and KLM through the Amadeus system.

The agreement also includes the content of regional airlines in the group.

Travel agents will continue to offer optional services to their customers such as Economy Comfort for KLM or Seat + for Air France using the Amadeus Airline Ancillary Services solution, a fully integrated end-to-end solution which enables airlines to merchandise their ancillary services.

Furthermore, Air France has launched the ‘New Economy Offer’ available to 58 destinations on the short and medium-haul network, allowing travel agents to give the customer an option that will allow choosing between the all-inclusive fare and a Minii fare.

Jean Wieviorka, senior vice president global sales and distribution, Air France-KLM, said: “We are very pleased to reach this agreement, which fits in the Transform plan of the group.

“This is a great move forward in our long term relationship with Amadeus. The extension of the content agreement supports Air France-KLM strategy to give Amadeus travel agents worldwide an efficient access to our wide range of services, fares and options.”

Today 80 per cent of Amadeus bookings worldwide are made on airlines with which Amadeus has a content agreement.

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Accra Bound Aircraft Loses Engine Mid-Air After Departing NAIA, Abuja

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An Abuja-Accra flight experienced technical difficulties mid-air on Friday, forcing it to return to Abuja, shortly after departure.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Board (NSIB) made the disclosure in a statement, adding that it has launched investigation into what it described as a serious accident.

Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji stated that preliminary investigations revealed the aircraft experienced an engine number two indication issue.

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It was gathered that the aircraft, with registration number 5NKAL which was operating a flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja (DNAA), to Kotoka International Airport, Accra (DGAA).

She explained that four persons were onboard when the incident occurred. The crew immediately requested for a diversion back to Abuja due to the engine indication.

Oladeji added that the crew managed to safely land the aircraft at Abuja Airport at 18:16 UTC.

There were no injuries reported, and all individuals on board are safe.

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FG Secures 12 Pre-Owned Alpha Jets to Bolster Nigeria’s Air Power

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Nigeria has acquired 12 pre-owned Alpha Jets from the French Air Force as part of efforts to enhance the operational capacity of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).

The deal, facilitated through SOFEMA, a French military and aeronautics company, was announced by Olusegun Dada, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on via X on Thursday.

He said, “All the 12 aircraft are ready for shipping.”

The Alpha Jet, a product of Franco-German collaboration, is a versatile military aircraft designed for light attack and advanced training missions.

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Equipped to carry bombs, rockets, and missiles, the aircraft also features a gun pod for close air support.

The NAF already operates 11 Alpha Jets, but this latest procurement signals a significant boost to its fleet.

Dada also confirmed that the Air Force is expecting 24 M-346FA light attack aircraft, ordered during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

The first batch of these Italian-made aircraft is expected to arrive early next year.

Air Chief Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff, described the acquisitions as a testament to President Tinubu’s commitment to bolstering the armed forces.

“This renewal of our aircraft fleet reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Nigerians,” Abubakar said.

The announcement comes on the heels of President Tinubu’s three-day state visit to France, where he met with French President Emmanuel Macron.

The visit, which took place from November 27 to November 30, highlighted deepening ties between the two nations.

To ensure the sustainability of its expanding fleet, the Air Force has proposed establishing a local maintenance hub.

Speaking in October, Abubakar noted that six units of the M-346FA aircraft were already in production, with the initial batch of three expected to be delivered in early 2025. The full fleet is projected to arrive by 2026.

“These developments underscore the importance of creating a domestic support system for the long-term upkeep of our aircraft,” Abubakar added.

 

 

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Festive Season: Aero Contractors Slashes Ticket Prices To N80,000

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As the holiday season draws near, Aero Contractors has introduced a minimum ticket price of N80,000 for all local flights.

The move, which will last until January 2024, aims to ease the financial burden on Nigerians amid the high cost of living.

Ado Sanusi, Managing Director of Aero Contractors, made the announcement on Tuesday during a press briefing, describing the fare reduction as a gesture to help Nigerians celebrate Christmas and the New Year without the stress of steep ticket prices.

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Sanusi said, “We understand the economic hardship Nigerians are facing, especially with high ticket prices, and we know the holiday season is nearby.

“In the spirit of Christmas, Aero Contractors has introduced what we call pocket-friendly Christmas prices. These fares, starting at N80,000, will apply to all our destinations, allowing Nigerians to travel without excessive costs.”

As of Tuesday afternoon, an economy class ticket from Lagos to Abuja was priced at N99,643, while business class tickets were being sold for N189,167.

Sanusi further explained that the initiative was designed to make it easier for families to reunite during the holidays.

“This is a way for us, as an organization with a long history of serving Nigerians, to give back to our loyal customers. We want to make it possible for families to meet their loved ones during this festive season without worrying about exorbitant travel costs,” he added.

 

 

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