AIR NIGERIA AIRCRAFT REFUSED TO START.

ALL HAD BEEN SET FOR THE 1ST FLIGHT OF THE DAY ON SUNDAY 27MAY BY AIR NIGERIA  TO ABUJA @ THE MM2 LAGOS  WHEN AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO START THE ENGINE FAILED, THE PILOT THEN EXPLAINED TO THE PASSENGERS ABOARD THAT THE DEVELOPMENT WAS CAUSED BY THE FACT THAT THE GROUND POWER COULD NOT IGNITE THE ENGINE,HOWEVER, AFTER 3 DIFFERENT ONES WERE BROUGHT AND THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE STILL FAILED TO START. @ THE POINT THE PASSENGERS DEMANDED THAT THE AIRCRAFT CREW SHOULD OPEN THE DOOR SO THEY COULD EMBARK.
 

Is it not better than fly and crash? the passengers should be thanking God in my own opinion

CHINESE TRADING ILLEGALLY @ THE KANTI KWARI TEXILES IN KANO.!!! NAWA OH

THEY WERE FOUND SCAVENGING IN THE MARKET , WHICH IS HURTING THE NATION'S ECONOMY STATED BY EMMANUEL IFEADI THE STATE COMPTROLLER OF IMMIGRATION.

ABOUT 40 CHINESE NATIONALS WERE FOUND TRADING TEXTILES IN KANO, SOME OF THEM WERE SAID TO BE IN NIGERIA WITH A VISITING VISAS BUT REFUSED TO LEAVE AFTER THEIR VISAS EXPIRED WHILE SOME MAY STILL HAVE VALID VISA. 

UK TO SCREEN NIGERIANS FOR TUBERCULOSIS BEFORE ISSUING VISAS

A NEW RULE WERE ANNOUNCED BY THE BRITISH IMMIGRATION MINISTER DAMIAN GREEN ON TUESDAY THAT TRAVELLERS FROM 67 COUNTRIES INCLUDING NIGERIA. WILL SOON BE SCREENED FOR TUBERCULOSIS(TB) BEFORE BEING GRANTED A VISA TO ENTER THE UK.
THE PRE-ENTRY SCREENING IS EXPECTED TO START IN PHASED STAGES AROUND JULY 2012.

ABUJA AIRPORT GETS A SECOND RUNWAY!

 JUST YESTERDAY THE  MINISTER OF AVIATION PRINCESS STELLA  ODUAH  STATED AT THE MINISTERIAL PLATFORM IN COMMEMORATION OF NATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY 2012 THAT THERE IS NO GOING BACK ON THE  CONTRACTION OF A SECOND RUNWAY FOR NNAMDI AZIKWE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT(NAIA) AND APRONS,TAXI WAYS AND AIRFIELD LIGHTING FOR OTHER AIRPORTS.
SHE NOTED THAT AVIATION WAS A PLATFORM FOR OTHER SECTORS IN THE COUNTRY STRESSING THERE WAS NO WAY ANY NATION COULD DEVELOP WITHOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AVIATION SECTOR.
PRINCESS STELLA ALSO SAID THE REMODELLING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF AIRPORT TERMINALS WOULD ENSURE THE EXPANSION OF THEIR CAPACITIES TO MEET PASSENGERS TRAFFIC.

thats a good one we are actually getting there.

WONDER AS PACKS OF CHOCOLATES TURNS TO DRUGS.

THIS YOUNG LADY BISOLA IS ONLY 25YEARS , A LONDON BASED NIGERIAN FASHION DESIGNER WAS CAUGHT BY THE DRUGS LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY(NDLEA) @ THE MURTALA MUHAMMED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN LAGOS FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING.

GREED IS REALLY CAUSING PROBLEMS FOR A LOT OF NIGERIANS, SHE CONCEALED 3KILOGRAMMES OF COCAINE PACKS OF CHOCOLATES ABOUT THIRTY SACHET OF COCAINE WEIGHING ABOUT 3KG FOUND INSIDE TWO CHOCOLATES CONTAINERS IN HER BAG.

BISOLA ANIMASAUN SAID ITS A A VERY BIG MISTAKE ON HER PART AND PROMISED IT WILL NEVA HAPPEN AGAIN AND HOPES TO BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RIGHT HER WRONGS ADDING THAT THEY PROMISED HER 3,000 POUNDS TO TAKE THE PACKS OF CHOCOLATES.

AHMADU GIADE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGENCY ADDED THAT BISOLA WOULD BE CHARGED TO COURT.

MURTALA MUHAMMED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Murtala Muhammed International Airport,MMIA, Ikeja Lagos is presently under massive renovation,the queue is very worry-some mostly evening/ night. tempers are very high only one screening/ immigration point is being used.  if you are travelling through this airport please leave home at-least 4 to 5 hours before your flight time as you are likely to spend hours in the queue after check-in.

Air travel dylaw

Each airline may have different air travel rules, based on specific policies. For example, some airlines accept unaccompanied minors with no airline escort at the age of 12. Others have a minimum age of 14. Some airlines allow small pets in the cabin; others don't. In both of these cases, you may have to pay additional fees. These rules are not set by Federal Aviation Administration or Transportation Security Administration policy -- with the exception of some minimum standards -- but by the airlines themselves. For travelers with unusual situations, it is always best to check ahead of time.

Air travel rules, even for the most experienced of travelers, can be somewhat confusing. Though the regulations are meant to provide a safe travel experience for all passengers, some may be tempted to think they are overly burdensome. However, understanding what the rules are, and carefully checking any carry-on luggage, can help avoid a great deal of frustration at the security checkpoint. Anything not acceptable at that checkpoint must be surrendered, or a passenger will not be allowed to pass.

Sharp Objects and Firearms

It is almost never permitted to carry on anything that could be considered a sharp object. Knives, except for those which are plastic or butter knives with rounded ends, are always prohibited. Rounded scissors are also permitted. Any other type of object with a sharp edge will likely not be permitted. Also, anything that can expel a projectile at a high speed, such as a gun, even a paintball gun, is also prohibited -- along with items that resemble guns.

Liquids

No flammable liquids are permitted. It is acceptable to carry liquids in a container if the total amount is less than three ounces per container. It is acceptable, once through the security checkpoint at the airport, to buy drinks at the gate and carry them on the aircraft.

Luggage Size

In general, the size of the carry-on luggage often depends on the aircraft and its storage capacities. In most cases, the carry-on luggage must not weigh more than 40 pounds. In some cases, the weight limit is 20 pounds. Also, the luggage must not exceed an area of 55 square inches at most. This, too, varies by airline and perhaps even the type of aircraft on which you are traveling.

Travelling with an infant/ child

Formula restrictions, strollers and confusion about child safety seats make traveling with a baby difficult. For multiples air travel is even more stressful. Not only do you have to take more stuff, it's more likely for one of the babies to be unhappy during flight. Preparing yourself beforehand helps ensure that everyone has a safe, happy and relatively easy flight.

Booking Your Flight

Airlines don't require parents to purchase tickets for children under age 2. Some airlines allow parents to use unsold seats for babies, but it's not guaranteed unless you purchase a separate ticket. Window seats are quieter and darker, making it easier for a baby to sleep. If the airline has assigned seats, book a window seat for each baby and the seat next to it for the traveling adult. If you travel with multiple babies alone, purchase seats for the children so your hands are free to tend to their needs.

Child Restraints

It's safer -- and more comfortable -- for your baby to sit in a car seat during flight. The seat must be approved for both cars and aircrafts; this is typically noted on the tag attached to the car seat. Place your child's seat in a window seat so you don't have to move around it in case there's an emergency.

Baby Food

Breast milk, formula, baby food and juice aren't restricted by the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) 3-oz. liquid rule. Keep your items for babies separate from other liquid items you take on the plane, and inform security officers that you have them. Liquids in larger amounts are often tested by security personnel for explosives. Since multiple babies require more food, pack separate carry-on bags -- one for each adult to carry -- in case you don't end up sitting in the same row.

Comfort Items

Babies are more likely to cry if they don't feel secure, so it's important to bring items to ensure babies stay comfortable during the flight. Have a pacifier on hand to calm your babies if they cry; sucking also helps if either baby's ears are affected by the change in altitude. Also, take an infant anti-inflammatory or acetaminophen in case one of the babies needs it. If one of the babies is inconsolable, walk up and down the isle using a baby sling.

Gate Check

With multiples it's necessary to have a stroller when you navigate the airport. Don't check the stroller with your bags -- instead use the gate check. At the gate, before you board the plane, ask the attendant for a baggage ticket, and place it on the stroller. You simply leave the stroller, with the ticket attached, at the gate for the attendants to take out to the plane. When you arrive at your destination, gate-checked items are picked up at the gate. If you didn't purchase tickets for the babies, take their car seats to the gate with you anyway. If there aren't any unsold seats available to use, simply gate check the car seats before you board.

making travel easy

Overview

If the thought of packing for a trip fills you with dread, you're not alone. Preparing for varied weather conditions and activities can be a major chore. Happily, the travel industry has created plenty of items that can simplify your travel experience and make your trip as pain-free as possible.

Luggage

Your luggage itself is just as important to the ease of your trip as what you pack inside. Toss your old suitcases and upgrade to bags with wheels. Pick luggage with spinner wheels, which rotate in all directions and give you better control. Padded interiors and hardshell exteriors protect your belongings. Each piece should weigh under 10 pounds when empty so it won't be backbreaking when full. Roll-up jewelry bags and toiletry cases protect the items inside but take up less room than bulky bags.

Carry-On Bag

Even if you're not traveling by plane, keeping one smaller bag with you makes it easy to get to your travel documents and money. Rather than bringing a purse, pack a cross-body bag with multiple zippered or clasped compartments to keep everything safe. A travel wallet works well — it is larger than a traditional wallet and has places for a passport, money, credit cards and tickets. Keep your travel wallet in a designated compartment so you can get to it in seconds. Tuck your cell phone, medications, MP3 player and a water bottle and snacks in the other compartments.

Comfort Items

Spare a few inches in your carry-on bag for items that enhance your comfort. Unless you're in the driver's seat on a car trip, bring an inflatable pillow for any type of journey. This type of pillow inflates with just a few breaths. Pick a U-shaped pillow, which sits securely around your neck and doesn't slip. Bring a satin eye mask and noise-canceling earphones as well as a zip-up fleece jacket. You can ball it up as an extra pillow, wear it, or unzip it and use as it as a blanket.

Extras

A few extra items can simplify your travels. Pick up colorful luggage tags to make it easier to spot your bag in a sea of gray and black. If, like many travelers, you're hauling around a phone, laptop, MP3 players, camera and a few other electronics, a portable charging station can save you from dead devices and tangled cords. This type of device usually comes in a case that not only holds many of your devices during travel, but once you plug in the central charger, all the attached devices get the juice. Stock up on travel-sized toiletries before you leave home; they take up far less space than full-sized options, and you can restock your supply using the free versions provided in your hotel bathroom.

ill on a trip can be such a bad experince

 Travel sickness is an ailment where you feel like vomiting while traveling. It can rob you of all the thrills and excitement of your vacation. Some people are prone to motion sickness, and if you are one of them, here are some tips to avoid motion sickness:(wakanow)

• Avoid taking heavy or spicy meals before traveling.

• Keep anti-motion sickness pills like meclizine with you just in case of emergency.

• Avoiding strong food odors may also help prevent nausea.

• Try to choose a seat where you will experience the least motion. The middle of an airplane over the wing is the calmest area of an airplane. On a ship, those in lower level cabins near the center of a ship generally experience less motion than passengers in higher or outer cabins.

• Do not sit facing backwards from your direction of travel (if in a car).

• Sit in the front seat of a car.

• Do not read while traveling if you are prone to motion sickness.

• When traveling by car or boat, it can sometimes help to keep your gaze fixed on the horizon or on a fixed point.

• Open a vent or source of fresh air if possible.

• Isolate yourself from others who may be suffering from motion sickness. Hearing others talk about motion sickness or seeing others becoming ill can sometimes make you feel ill yourself.