New US Entry Health Declaration Requirement Takes Effect for International Travellers
International travellers heading to the United States should be aware of a new health declaration requirement that took effect on November 3, 2026, following an order issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Under the new requirement, all passengers boarding international flights to the United States must sign an attestation confirming […]
Etihad Airways and Ibom Air Partner to Connect Five Nigerian Cities to the World
Etihad Airways and Ibom Air have signed a new interline agreement that will make it easier for international travellers to reach five Nigerian cities through a single booking. The partnership is expected to begin in March 2027, when Etihad launches its planned flights to Lagos and Accra. The agreement marks a significant development for Nigeria’s […]
Turkish Airlines Adds More Lagos–Istanbul Flights: What Nigerian Travellers Need to Know
Turkish Airlines is expanding its flight services between Lagos, Nigeria, and Istanbul, Türkiye, from seven to 10 flights per week beginning December 11, 2026. The expansion is expected to give Nigerian travellers more flexibility when planning international trips, particularly during the busy end-of-year travel season. Nigerian travellers planning international journeys will soon have more flight […]
Nigeria Records One Million Domestic Flight Seats in October 2026: What Travellers Should Know
Nigeria’s domestic aviation sector is recording a significant increase in scheduled flight capacity, with airlines offering one million seats in October 2026 for the first time this year. The development could create new opportunities for domestic tourism, business travel and connectivity between major Nigerian cities. Nigeria’s aviation industry is attracting attention following reports that scheduled […]
Tanzania Removes Extra Visa Clearance Requirement for Nigerians
Tanzania Removes Extra Visa Clearance Requirement for NigeriansNigerians planning trips to Tanzania have received a significant travel update after Tanzanian authorities removed Nigerian nationals from the country’s referred visa category. The change means Nigerian travellers will no longer require the additional immigration clearance that was previously associated with the referral visa process before obtaining a […]
EU Border Checks 2026: What Nigerian Travelers Need to Know Before Traveling to Europe
Nigerians planning to travel to Europe should prepare for potentially longer waits at some European borders as the European Union continues the rollout of its new Entry/Exit System (EES). The system introduces digital registration and biometric checks for eligible non-EU travelers entering and leaving the 29 European countries participating in the EES. The system records […]
UK Visa Rejections: What Nigerian Travelers Need to Know in 2026
UK Rejects Over 1.34 Million Nigerian Visa Applications — What Travelers Need to Know The United Kingdom has rejected 1,344,595 visa applications from Nigerians between 2005 and the first quarter of 2026, according to UK Home Office data. Nigeria recorded the second-highest number of UK visa refusals globally, behind India. Despite the high number of […]
Uber, Bolt not banned at Nigerian airports, says FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has clarified that it has not imposed a blanket ban on Uber, Bolt and other e-hailing services at Nigerian airports, saying its ongoing engagement with the operators is aimed at establishing a framework that guarantees passenger safety, security and orderly airport operations. The clarification was contained in a statement […]
Updated travel rules & what the new EU EES means for travellers
What changed: The EU Entry / Exit System (EES) From 12 October 2025 the EU began a phased rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) at external Schengen borders. EES replaces passport stamping with an electronic entry/exit record for non-EU travellers and requires facial photos and fingerprints on first entry (children under 12 may only need […]
FAA Reminds Passengers: Safety First During Emergency Evacuations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is urging airlines to readjust their emergency evacuation procedures to emphasize a simple but critical rule: passengers must not bring carry-on items during an emergency evacuation. At Blendtrips, we don’t just want you to travel and have fun, we care about your safety, too. That’s why keeping you updated on […]