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NCAA grants Nigerian airlines 90‑day reprieve to provide bank‑backed APGs

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has given local carriers a 90‑day reprieve to provide bank‑backed advance payment guarantees (APGs). The APGs are intended to ensure timely remittance of funds collected by airlines, extending the compliance window while the sector arranges bank‑backed guarantees.

2026-02-09T05:04:13.888099-08:00
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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Wizz Air to roll out premium "elevated" seating across its network after successful six-base trial

By AeroTime: Wizz Air is rolling out elevated seating across its entire network following a successful trial at six bases that proved to be a winner with passengers.

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2026-02-09T03:55:27.602594-08:00
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CNBC • Sam Meredith

Cuba bans refuelling for international airlines amid U.S. tariff threats

By CNBC: The update comes shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country that supplies Cuba with oil.

2026-02-09T01:54:42.254349-08:00