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- RwandAir, which the Government of Rwanda owns, has announced that it will begin daily flights to Lagos
- The government stated that the daily flights will commence in October 2024 and will offer unique services
- This development comes as international flight tickets remain expensive for many Nigerians due to exchange rate fluctuations
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RwandAir, one of Africa’s fastest-growing airlines, has unveiled plans to expand its services by launching daily flights to Lagos, Nigeria, beginning in October 2024.
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Dennis Rwiliriza, RwandAir’s regional manager, made the announcement during a sales forum in Lagos held at Gardens Event Centre, GRA Ikeja.
The forum aimed to provide travel agencies with product knowledge and updates on RwandAir’s offerings, as well as to gather feedback to boost sales
RwandAir expands operations
Speaking at the event, Rwiliriza stated that the airline currently operates five times weekly in Lagos and three times weekly in Abuja from its hub in Kigali.
His words:
“Starting October 2024, the Lagos route will expand to daily flights, offering greater flexibility and seamless connections to over 25 destinations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, along with over 300 global destinations through partnerships with 40 Interline Partners.".Airfares in Nigeria
Meanwhile, international airfares continue to be expensive for Nigerians due to the naira's depreciation in the foreign exchange market.
Here is a snapshot of airfares by different airlines
Lagos to London Heathrow (Return Ticket)
Economy Class:
- KLM: N2.3 million
- Air France: N2.2 million
- Ethiopian Airlines: N2.7 million
- Egypt Air: N2.7 million
- Virgin Atlantic: N3.2 million
- Emirates: $1,130 (N1.83 million)
Business Class:
- Royal Air Maroc: N5.7 million
- Air Peace: N6.5 million
- Turkish Airlines: N6.9 million
- Egypt Air: N7.1 million
- Qatar Airways: N7.4 million
- Emirates: $4,290 (N6.9 million)
Lagos to Dubai (Return Ticket)
Economy Class:
- Emirates: $987 (N1.59 million)
- Turkish Airlines: N1.63 million
- Kenya Airways: N1.17 million
- Egypt Air: N1.3 million
- Qatar Airways: N1.3 million
- Ethiopian Airlines: N1.5 million
- Emirates: N1.7 million
Business Class:
- Egypt Air: N4.1 million
- Kenya Airways: N4.8 million
- Qatar Airways: N4.97 million
- Turkish Airlines: N4.98 million
- Ethiopian Airlines: N5 million
- Emirates: $4,418 (N7.1 million)
Emirates Airlines to recruit Nigerian graduates
Legit.ng earlier reported that Emirates Airlines has called on Nigerian graduates to apply for its new opening.
The airline said this aligns with its plan to recruit an additional 5,000 cabin crew members for its new fleet of Airbus A350s in 2024.
In a statement, the airline said the opportunity is open to fresh graduates with internships or part-time jobs on their resumes but with at least one year of experience in hospitality or customer service.
Source: Legit.ng
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