BY OLAPEJU OLUBI
A major step towards connecting Angola and Nigeria has been taken by TAAG Angola Airlines, which plans to operate daily flight connections between Luanda (Angola) and Lagos (Nigeria) from January 8th.
Nigeria is one of the largest economies in Africa, and Lagos a key regional destination, namely for the corporate segment.
Currently, the Luanda–Lagos route has five weekly frequencies, namely on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday operated by Boeing 737-700 aircraft, with 120 passengers’ total capacity (102 in economy class and 12 in business class).
A positive impact on trade and people mobility between Angola and Nigeria is expected while Luanda is reinforcing its status as an important hub for regional and international connections powered by TAAG Angola Airlines.
TAAG Angola Airlines is deeply committed to providing quality and convenient services to customers, positioning Angola as a preferred destination or hub for regional and intercontinental connections.
TAAG TAAG Angola Airlines was founded in 1938 and it is based in Luanda, Angola’s capital city.
For more than 80 years, TAAG has connected Angolans with its key domestic and international markets.
TAAG is the leading airline in the country and is recognized worldwide for its strong high-yield market, having grown its current network to 12 domestic and 13 international destinations.
