By Dickson Omobola
United Nigeria Airlines has been admitted as a Full Member of the African Airlines Association, AFRAA, a move that strengthens the continental body’s presence in one of Africa’s largest and fastest-growing aviation markets.
Members of AFRAA have multiple benefits including collective advocacy, network and partnership facilitation, market intelligence, operational efficiency and joint negotiations.
The admission comes as African carriers continue pushing for deeper regional integration under the Single African Air Transport Market, SAATM, a long-running initiative aimed at liberalising air travel across the continent.
Speaking on the development, AFRAA Secretary General, Mr Abderahmane Berthé, said: “We are truly excited to welcome United Nigeria Airlines into the AFRAA fraternity. Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation and one of its most dynamic aviation markets, and United Nigeria Airlines exemplifies the resilient, forward-looking spirit of the African airline industry. At AFRAA, United Nigeria Airlines will now have access to our full suite of advocacy, joint projects, commercial intelligence, capacity building, and networking resources. We will work to elevate their growth and advance the cause of truly unified African skies.”
