The Port Harcourt edition buzzed with energy as airlines, travel agencies, and trade partners tackled the big question: how to stay profitable and relevant while demand remains fragile. Conversations moved from candid debates on forex pressures to bold ideas for diversifying revenue streams, showing that PartnerPlus Connect Live is driven by actionable solutions with dialogue as the catalyst.

“Our goal is to create a platform where airlines and agencies can exchange ideas, confront realities, and leave with solutions they can apply immediately,” said Mr Ezekiel Ikotun, Managing Director of Finchglow Travels. “This goes beyond ticket sales, it’s a call for resilience and smarter growth across the entire travel value chain,” he added.

Speakers and participants stressed the need for bold, collaborative thinking as Nigeria’s aviation sector strives for a comprehensive post-pandemic recovery. Travel agents expressed concerns over depressed consumer demand, while airlines and consolidators explored ways to mitigate the impact of rising costs and currency pressures on customers.

“Forex volatility and high fares have redefined the market. PPC Live gives us the space to listen to partners, understand their pain points, and co-create practical strategies, whether through innovative fare classes, technology, or operational support,” disclosed Mr Abiola Bakare, B2B Manager at Finchglow Travels.

Finchglow Travels and partner to global and regional airlines, has long advocated for diversification beyond ticketing. At PPC Live, participants examined emerging opportunities in humanitarian, diplomatic, and marine fares; value-added digital services; and data-driven distribution channels initiatives aimed at strengthening agency margins and enhancing customer experience.

By hosting PPC Live in Port Harcourt, Finchglow reinforced its commitment to supporting travel businesses beyond Nigeria’s commercial capital. The company continues to champion capacity-building and innovative partnerships that elevate service standards and drive economic growth across the regions.

“Events like these are about building an ecosystem. When agencies grow stronger, airlines perform better, and travellers ultimately benefit. That’s how we all win,” explained Ikotun.

PartnerPlus Connect Live has quickly become a key industry touchpoint. The next edition is scheduled to be held in Abuja, making it the second Abuja outing and demonstrating Finchglow’s commitment to engaging stakeholders across Nigeria’s major travel hubs.

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The recognition celebrates the Academy’s dedication to excellence in aviation training, its role in nurturing the next generation of aviation professionals, and its significant contribution to Nigeria’s growing aviation ecosystem.

As one of the country’s foremost aviation training institutions, Lagos Aviation Academy has consistently set benchmarks for quality learning. The Academy’s programmes are fully accredited by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), ensuring that every graduate meets international and local industry standards.

Reflecting its steady growth, LAA recently expanded its curriculum beyond its regular aviation training in cabin crew, flight dispatch, and flight operations, introducing new courses such as the Basic Aircraft Technician Course, Aviation Stores Management, and Travel Agency Management Course to meet emerging industry needs.”

Speaking on the recognition, Mr Bolaji Durojaiye, Head of School, Lagos Aviation Academy, said, “beyond academic excellence, we are intentional about equipping our students with the skills and confidence to thrive in the aviation sector. This achievement belongs not only to the Academy but to every graduate who continues to make us proud in Nigeria and beyond.”

The Academy’s impact goes beyond classrooms; its graduates are making tangible contributions to the Nigerian economy through improved service delivery, operational efficiency, and professional excellence across airlines, travel companies, and other aviation-related businesses.

Reinforcing this, M. Bankole Bernard, President of the Association of Aviation Training Organisations of Nigeria (AATON) and Group Managing Director of Finchglow Holdings, said, “Lagos Aviation Academy represents the kind of forward-thinking and excellence-driven approach that the Nigerian aviation sector needs. Their commitment to globally recognised training is not just building careers; it is strengthening the aviation ecosystem and supporting the growth of Nigeria’s economy. We are proud to see LAA receive this well-deserved honour.”

The Travellers Award, now in its 13th year, is a respected platform that recognises leaders and innovators in travel, tourism, hospitality, and aviation across Africa. LAA’s recognition as Aviation School of the Year places it alongside other industry trailblazers who are driving transformation and excellence despite global challenges.

This award is both a milestone and a call to continue shaping the future of aviation in Nigeria and Africa.

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