CTN FlightWatch: Week 24 – Flash Sale Ends! Prices Rising + Free Abuja Spa Debuts + Max Air Adds Overnight Flights

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Welcome to CTN FlightWatch, your weekly snapshot of the skies — covering global travel tips, domestic Nigerian routes, African connections, and local airport specials. Each Monday we break down the best days to fly, routes seeing price swings, and airport hacks so you travel smarter. This week (Week 24): the record ₦49k Lagos–Abuja flash sale ends Tuesday midnight, prices begin climbing back, Max Air launches overnight flights, and Abuja airport unveils a free spa for CTN readers. Here’s what you need to know before you book.

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Best days to fly this week (least delays + lowest fares)

· Tuesday, June 13 – Last day of flash sale (book by midnight)
· Wednesday, June 14 – Post-sale calm (limited seats remain at old prices)
· Saturday, June 17 – Weekend discount battle (check all carriers)

⚠️ PRICE ALERT – ACT NOW
The ₦49,000 Lagos–Abuja flash sale ends Tuesday June 13 at 11:59pm. From Wednesday June 14, fares will rise to ₦69,000–₦85,000. If you have any travel planned for the next 4 weeks, book by Tuesday.

Global routes – fare drops

· Chicago (ORD) → Denver (DEN) – down 20% (United vs Southwest)
· London (LHR) → Abuja (ABV) – down 15% (British Airways response to Virgin Atlantic)
· Singapore (SIN) → Bali (DPS) – down 22% (Scoot flash sale ends Friday)

Global routes – full planes (expect crowds)

· Dubai (DXB) → Lagos (LOS) – still heavy (summer travel begins)
· Paris (CDG) → New York (JFK) – Air France fully booked (US summer vacation kickoff)
· Addis Ababa (ADD) → Lagos (LOS) – Ethiopian Airlines overselling (connecting traffic from Asia)

Nigerian domestic routes – fare drops (last chance)

· Lagos (LOS) → Abuja (ABV) – ₦49,000 (last day Tuesday – then rises to ₦72,000)
· Abuja (ABV) → Lagos (LOS) – same ₦49,000 (Green Africa – book by Tuesday)
· Lagos (LOS) → Port Harcourt (PHC) – ₦48,000 (ValueJet – post-flash sale will rise to ₦65k)
· Abuja (ABV) → Kano (KAN) – ₦55,000 (Max Air – rising to ₦68k Wednesday)

Nigerian domestic routes – rising prices (book now to avoid)

· Lagos (LOS) → Enugu (ENU) – currently ₦58k, rising to ₦70k Wednesday
· Port Harcourt (PHC) → Abuja (ABV) – currently ₦75k, rising to ₦88k (Ibom Air holds firm)
· Kano (KAN) → Lagos (LOS) – currently ₦60k, rising to ₦72k

Domestic airlines – schedule changes for Week 24

· Air Peace: Flash sale ends Tuesday. From Wednesday, new fare ₦72,000 LOS–ABV. Added 8th daily flight (6:15am departure)
· Green Africa: Matching Air Peace – last chance at ₦49k Tuesday. Free rescheduling offer ends Wednesday
· United Nigeria Airlines: ₦55,000 LOS–ABV (didn’t go as low – but offering free 30kg luggage through June)
· Ibom Air: Holding at ₦85,000 ABV–PHC – 95% on-time (best in Nigeria)
· Dana Air: LOS–QOW now ₦68,000 (up from ₦65k) – Saturday flights 90% full
· ValueJet: PHC–LOS at ₦48,000 until Tuesday – then ₦65k. Book now.
· Max Air: NEW: Overnight flights KAN–LOS (11:45pm departure, 1:30am arrival) – perfect for traders. Introductory ₦55,000. Limited seats.
· Aero Contractors: Matching Max Air on day flights – but not overnight yet

African regional routes – highlights

· Lagos (LOS) → Accra (ACC) – Green Africa promo continues – ₦105,000 (use code ACCRA23, expires Sunday)
· Abuja (ABV) → Johannesburg (JNB) – South African Airways added Thursday flight (now 4x weekly) – from $500 round-trip
· Kano (KAN) → Addis Ababa (ADD) – Ethiopian Airlines overnight flight added (10:15pm departure) – great for connections
· Lagos (LOS) → Nairobi (NBO) – Kenya Airways Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday – fares stable at $650 round-trip
· Port Harcourt (PHC) → Accra (ACC) – Africa World Airlines route survey closed – CTN will announce decision next week

Airport delay forecast (by region)

· West Africa: Lagos afternoon storms Mon–Wed (1–4pm) – improving by Thursday
· Northeast US: Clear all week – best week in June
· Europe: London & Paris moderate delays Fri (summer travel surge begins)
· East Africa: Nairobi clear – dry season begins

Nigerian airports – specials & advisories

· Murtala Muhammed Airport (LOS) – CTN Fast Lane at Gate B still active. New this week: free wifi for 2 hours (sponsored by Air Peace – look for “CTN_WiFi” network, no password)
· Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport (ABV) – FREE SPA DEBUTS! Tranquil Spa now open at Domestic Terminal 1 (Gate C area). Free 15min neck/back massage for CTN readers. Mention CTN at reception. Valid all week. First 100 travellers. Sponsored by Max Air.)
· Port Harcourt International (PHC) – Free spa access continues Wednesdays in June – now 60% booked for Week 24 (arrive early)
· Kano Airport (KAN) – Dust haze improving – morning flights now 80% on-time (up from 65% last week)
· Enugu Airport (ENU) – New lounge opens at domestic wing (₦5,000 entry – basic but clean)

Pro tip of the week
Max Air’s new overnight flight KAN–LOS is a game changer for traders and anyone who hates daytime travel. Depart Kano at 11:45pm, arrive Lagos 1:30am, sleep at airport hotel (Ikeja City Mall area has several under ₦25k), and wake up ready for morning meetings. Total cost flight + hotel: ₦80k – cheaper than a daytime flight at ₦72k + two lost working hours. CTN tested this route last week. Recommended.