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The recent approval by the Federal Executive Council of a N712.24 billion renovation contract for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos has sparked significant controversy and criticism. At the heart of the debate is whether the project is a national priority, particularly when millions of Nigerians are
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Air Canada flight attendants participated in an information picket at four Canadian airports, including Toronto Pearson, on August 11, as part of a national day of action. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is advocating for better wages, working conditions, and benefits, citing that entry-level flight attendants have seen
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Ryanair's notorious strict bag policy has sent shockwaves among passengers, particularly British tourists, who have been warned about the importance of not overpacking to avoid being denied boarding. The airline's policy allows only one small personal bag that must fit under the seat in front of
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An airport security manager in the UK has been sentenced to 16.5 years in prison for helping to smuggle cocaine worth approximately £2 million into the country. Junaed Dar, 47, from Slough, had arranged to meet two drug mules, Michael Williams and Jessica Waldron, at Heathrow Airport, where he
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As Spain is brimming with tourists during the peak holiday season, new strikes have been announced affecting major airports and airlines across the country. Workers with the Menzies group, which services a number of major airlines including British Airways, easyJet, and American Airlines, have said they will hold industrial action
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As Spain welcomes millions of tourists during its peak holiday season, the country is bracing for fresh strikes affecting major airports and airlines. The strikes, announced by the UGT union, will impact ground staff of the Menzies group, which provides services to several airlines, including British Airways, easyJet, and American
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As holidaymakers prepare for their summer getaways, experts are cautioning against the use of wheeled suitcases for carry-on luggage, recommending instead canvas duffle bags for a hassle-free travel experience. Wheeled suitcases, while convenient, can often be relegated to the aircraft's hold, leaving passengers to wait for their luggage
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Motorists using major UK airports are facing charges of up to £7 for short stops, with some rates reaching a staggering £1 per minute. Airports such as London Luton, Belfast City, and Newcastle Airport have imposed hefty drop-off charges, while others like London Heathrow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, and Liverpool have increased
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Customs officials at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai have made several arrests and seized a wide range of exotic animals in recent months, highlighting the growing problem of wildlife smuggling in the country. In one incident, a passenger was arrested for attempting to smuggle two kinkajous, two
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The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering changes to the airspace around Clinton-Sherman Airport in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. The proposed modifications aim to bring the airport's airspace into compliance with current agency standards following the removal of older navigational equipment. The changes involve
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A third-party data network outage at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI) in Mumbai caused delays in flight departures across multiple airlines, including Air India, on Saturday. The outage impacted the check-in systems, leaving passengers inconvenienced. Air India issued an advisory informing passengers about the situation and requesting them
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Customs officials at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai have seized large quantities of hydroponic weed and gold dust, valued at approximately Rs 94 lakh and Rs 2.78 crore, respectively. In separate incidents, a passenger and an airline official were arrested for attempting to smuggle the contraband.
