Chinedu Eze

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has endorsed a client-based solution unveiled by a consortium to resolve challenges associated with travel, in particular re- protection for passengers triggered by operational, weather related and other infractions.

The new solution: “Propel Reprotection System,” is a unique tech – powered platform designed to help Nigerian carriers reprotect passengers when flights disruptions occur.

According to the promoters, Propel Reprotection, happens easily and airlines can make passengers’ transfer to available flights of other partner airlines during crucial period, ensuring no revenue loss as well as elevated passenger satisfaction.

NCAA Director General, Captain Chris Ona Najomo said the new solution, which will boost efficiency in air travel is a product of powerful collaboration between three industry leaders to ensure seamless coordination, funding and operational reliability.

The three industry leaders: Aviation Assist Hub, an aviation operations and support logistics firm, Aviation Technology Solutions (Avitech) – the tech engine powering the Propel platform and Leadway Assurance, financial protection and funding partner designed the platform as the bright future of aviation in Nigeria.

Represented by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Micheal Achimugu he said, “Ladies and gentlemen, we are on the threshold of history of what we are able to achieve for which we are gathered here for. It is not a day for flowery words. The Honourable Minister wants flight disruptions reduced to the barest minimum. In this industry, the passenger is the reason every other stakeholder exists. They are entitled, therefore, to better services and in accordance with global best standards.”

Speaking, the Managing Director of Aero Assist Hub, Managing Director of Aero Assist Hub, Mr. Olumide Ojutalayo said the consortium has worked hard d to drive the solution.

He said:” We are a consortium with three organisations. We have Avitech Technology Solutions, experts and industry leaders in aviation sector. We have Leadway Assurance. We basically crafted this solution, working with these two organisations. The idea is to put a final solution to this whole chaotic problem of flight disruption in Nigeria. We are not just coming with an idea; we are also coming with finance.”

Also speaking, Head, Legal Unit of Aero Assist Hub, Funke Junaid said: “It is something that comes as a solution to what has been happening in the industry, regarding delays and cancellations. From a legal perspective concerning the customers rights, for example, because it’s all about the customer basically, what we are doing here, the customers will be deriving their rights from the airlines; because it is actually the airlines and PROPEL, the consortium, that will be entering into a contractual partnership.’

Also speaking, representative of Leadway Assurance, Diana Mulili said the government introduction of the Propel platform will revolutionise air travel in Nigeria.

She said: “This is how we are looking at it. When we approached this problem, we realized that it was a growing problem across the industry, and we needed to create a product that would work to solve the local problem. So, none of our other existing products, travel products, are going to solve for this.