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United Airlines Increases Lagos-Washington Flight Services, Targets 100 Aircraft Yearly

August 21, (THEWILL) – International award-winning carrier, United Airlines, has announced an increase in service between Lagos and Washington D.C. from three times weekly to daily flights between December 4, 2024, and February 14, 2025. The new development reflects a 133% year-over-year increase in seats for this period. Director of Sales, Continental Europe, Middle East,… Read More »

United Airlines announces leadership changes in Africa, Bola-Sadipe now country manager Nigeria, others

United Airlines has announced key leadership changes across its team in Africa, reflecting the importance of this region within the airline’s international route network and its commitment to driving growth and innovation across the continent, alongside its joint venture and alliance partners. United is aligning its Sales Leadership Team across Africa, including South Africa, Nigeria,… Read More »

American Airlines suspends flights to Israel until April 2025

LONDON: American Airlines has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Israel until April 2025, citing heightened fears of regional instability, according to a report by the official Israeli Broadcasting Corporation on Sunday. The decision reflected broader concerns over potential escalation in the Middle East. Several international airlines have now decided to either… Read More »

American Airlines passengers stranded by ‘excruciating circumstances’ in Bahamas, called ‘illegal immigrants’

An American Airlines flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida was detoured to the Bahamas earlier last week, stranding passengers at a local airport overnight without any accommodations, forcing travelers to sleep on the floor. It also temporarily turned the passengers into illegal immigrants in the island nation. “They made a point to… Read More »

BRICS Will Invite Palestine to Attend Summit in Russia, as American Airlines Suspends Flights to Israel Until April 2025

The BRICS alliance, representing Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has been a significant force in international relations, focusing on economic, political, and regional cooperation. The recent news that Palestine may be invited to attend the BRICS summit in Russia is a development of considerable interest in the geopolitical landscape. Palestine’s potential participation comes… Read More »

United Airlines Greenwashing Case Dismissed By Deregulation Act

A civil suit which alleged United Airlines had used ‘greenwashing’ to lure passengers into paying higher fares was dismissed in the District Court of Maryland this week because it would preempt the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. Greenwashing involves unfounded or unprovable claims of environmental sustainability. Alexander Zajac, who brought the case to court, claimed… Read More »