What’s the Problem with Nigerian Airlines? Ibom Air A220 Flight

Nigeria has one of Africa's largest GDP and population but commercial aviation is very underdeveloped. I tried out Nigeria’s Ibom Air A220. Can Nigerian airlines succeed and be Africa’s next aviation giant?

I flew with Ibom Air's new A220 from Lagos to Abuja and back. The new A220 features both Business and Economy cabin. Boarding was smooth and orderly. The pilots explained about the flight operation. Cabin crew serves all passengers a snack pack during the short Abuja flight. The deplane was called by row number and was very orderly.

I did a quick turnaround in Abuja, taking the same flight returning to Lagos that evening. Despite the poor airport experience, my overall experience with Ibom Air was encouraging. But it does leave me wonder how can commercial aviation develop further in Nigeria? There are massive potential but there are so many obstacles in the way….

[oladimejiorekoya]

Thank you Sam for promoting Nigerian aviation. As a Nigerian, its a proud moment. Ibom Air is the best airline in Nigeria, they operated A220s on lease from Egypt Air before owning theirs.

[JobStoit]

Man feeling proud of Nigeria (as a non Nigerian), them being able to do this this despite all obstacles. Much love and prosperity to Nigeria and Africa

[olusegunalabi]

Yippeeee Sam Chui in Nigeria. Thank you for promoting Ibom Air - I flew them 3 times during my visit to Nigeria - it's 100% the best commercial airline in Nigeria.

[noisyboy]

That was very nice experience. Much love from India ❤ to Nigerian friends.

[opeyemitaiwo]

Thanks Sam seriously I wish I saw you but unfortunately I couldn’t thanks for promoting Nigeria I’d like to know when you’re coming back to explore luxury in Nigeria I bet you will love it. I love you SAM ❤

[vaskoulouriotis]

To my opinion Ibom air are the best airline in Nigeria, since I discovered them a few yeas ago I only fly within Nigeria with them, staff are friendly, follow safety procedures, maintenance standards and AND AND they are

[anthonybini]

Thanks Sam for visiting Nigeria, and showcasing our side aviation world. A fellow aviator who works at that Terminal Saw you and freaked Out saying. GUYS look who's In Nigeria... Its Sam.... 🙌🙌🙌🙌 Sorry about those Overzealous Security guy, they are just uninformed, it's not an offence to use a camera in the terminal. Thanks for coming.

[captmel_mshelia]

Thank you so much @samchui for showcasing Nigeria’s aviation to the world. I hope we get to overcome the challenges highlighted in this mini documentary.

Glad to meet you at the Execujet Tarmac Lagos last month. I was the Challenger 604 Pilot who met you on your departure to Dubai (if you still remember).

We look forward to seeing more of you in Nigeria 🇳🇬 and other African countries 🙏🏽

[emmanuelharbor]

Sam, welcome to my beautiful country of Nigeria. hope others visit this awesome country. we have so much to offer.

[Lifewideview]

I watched from Canada with Pride. At least some good news from Nigeria. Congratulations Ibom Air.. Please do not lower the standard.

[myweddingstories]

Finally Sam is in Nigeria, I have waited so long for this, thank you so much ❤

[ezinnwa]

Thank you Sam for promoting our country and Ibom Air

[joshuadimeji]

As a member of Ibom Air customer loyalty program, I have flown multiple times and i can attest to their amazing services. Thank you for promoting this airline and the Nigerian aviation industry as a whole. This is my first time coming across this channel. You just gained a subscriber😊

[carolinewanjiku]

Looks like the best Airplanes in Africa. R👌

[katherineokereke]

Thank you for your honest and encouraging review! Love from Nigeria❤

[adekunlemohammed]

Sam you finally made it to Nigeria, thanks so much and have a great stay

[pearlshoregemsstudio]

I am proud of the consistency in top notch service and flight experience from Ibom Air. They are our no.1 local airline and this video proves it.
The Nigerian business environment is still not friendly at all. Government regulators, civil servants and the political government itself are the major hindrance to businesses as seen in the airport experience. However, we hope the reforms being undertaken by the current aviation minister will yield results soon.
Again, well done ibom air. Quality staff! Quality airline! You are a shining light of how Nigerian businesses should look like and God bless you!.

[OChem]

I was a passenger in the same brand new Ibom air A220 FIRST flight from Port Harcourt to Lagos on August 21, 2024. Welcome to Nigeria, Sam.

[ibm]

As a Nigerian who's followed your work for a while now, i'm so glad your first flight experience in Nigeria is with Ibom Air, they're my choice airline, always timely and very professional. I fly the same A220 regularly on the Lagos-Abuja route. Keep up the good work Sam.

[jumas.sendekwa]

Pilots from Air Tanzania to train their counterparts of Ibom Air. Good collaboration