ValueJet (Nigeria)
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| Founded | 2018 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 2022 | ||||||
| Hubs | Murtala Muhammed International Airport | ||||||
| Focus cities | Lagos (hub), Abuja, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Jos, Malabo, Banjul | ||||||
| Fleet size | 3[1] | ||||||
| Headquarters | Lagos | ||||||
| Key people | Kunle Soname | ||||||
| Employees | 450 | ||||||
| Website | flyvaluejet | ||||||
ValueJet is a private Nigerian airline with its head office in Lagos State that provides scheduled passenger services to various cities in Nigeria.[2][3]
History
ValueJet was founded in 2018 by Kunle Soname, chairman of the sports betting website Bet9ja and owner of Portuguese football club C.D. Feirense. The airline commenced operations on 10 October 2022 with flights to Abuja, Port Harcourt, Asaba and Jos.[4][5][6]
Management staff
ValueJet is managed by a chairman, managing director, and other senior executives overseeing operations, maintenance, safety, commercial, and support functions.[7]
Destinations
As of January 2023, ValueJet flies to the following destinations in Nigeria.[8][9][10][11][12]
| Country | City | Airport | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nigeria |
Abuja | Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport | Focus city |
| Owerri | Sam Mbakwe Airport | Local | |
| Jos | Yakubu Gowon Airport | Local | |
| Lagos | Murtala Muhammed International Airport | Hub | |
| Port Harcourt | Port Harcourt International Airport | Local |
| Country | City | Airport | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Equatorial Guinea |
Malabo | Saint Isabel Airport | International |
 Gambia|The Gambia
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Banjul | Banjul International Airport | International |
Interline agreements
- Hahn Air[13]
Fleet
As of January 2023, ValueJet has the following fleet.[14]
| Aircraft | In fleet | Orders | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombardier CRJ900 | 3 | First two taken over from Spanish Airline Air Nostrum | |
| Bombardier CRJ700 | 2 |
See also
References
- ^ "Nigeria's ValueJet to add CRJ900 in pax, freighter configs". ch-aviation.com.
- ^ "Nigerian start-up ValueJet offers 'first flight free' ahead of launch - AeroTime". October 6, 2022.
- ^ "ValueJet plans new air travel model". October 20, 2022.
- ^ Ochoga, Patrick (October 10, 2022). "ValueJet Begins Inaugural Flight Operations In Nigeria".
- ^ "New Nigerian Carrier, ValueJet, Announces Inaugural Flight – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com.
- ^ "ValueJet Receives Air Operator Certificate From NCAA".
- ^ "About Us". www.flyvaluejet.com. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ Bankole, Idowu (October 7, 2022). "ValueJet begins commercial operations, introduces promo". Vanguard News.
- ^ "ValueJet is ready to fly, launches with "First Flight on Us" Promo". thecable.ng.
- ^ "New Nigerian Carrier, ValueJet, Announces Inaugural Flight – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com.
- ^ "My awesome experience flying with ValueJet, by Seun Oloketuyi".
- ^ "ValueJet Begins Scheduled Operations From Oct 2022". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ "Partner Carriers | Hahnair". www.hahnair.com. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ "Lagos-based ValueJet Takes Delivery Of Three Bombardier CRJ900 Jets Ahead Of Launch".