The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has given domestic airlines a seven-day deadline to integrate a mandatory special needs assistance option into all ticket reservation platforms, including online and telephone bookings, to improve accessibility for passengers with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility. The directive, reaffirming similar guidance issued in 2022, requires airlines to provide a clearly identifiable section for requesting assistance and to actively inquire if any passenger in a booking party needs support. The regulation aligns with Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) 2023, Part 19.12.3.1, and non-compliance will trigger enforcement actions. This initiative underscores the NCAA’s commitment to ensuring inclusive air travel and compliance with accessibility standards.
Ghana’s Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has announced plans to revive the country’s national airline within the next 12 months, marking a renewed push to re‑establish a flag carrier more than two decades after Ghana Airways ceased operations in 2004. A dedicated task force has been set up to oversee the development of the airline’s business model, regulatory…
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