United Nigeria Airlines enters IATA clearing house

United Nigeria Airlines has secured admission into the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Clearing House (ICH), marking a definitive step in its integration into the global aviation financial ecosystem.

With the admission, transactions originating from United Nigeria Airlines will now be processed by the global network of carriers utilising the ICH for secure and efficient financial settlements.According to a statement by the airline, the milestone enables United Nigeria Airlines to settle interline billings—including passenger and cargo transactions—through a secure and centralized global settlement system.

Speaking on the development, Chairman of the airline, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo said : “ This admission reinforces our commitment to international best practices and operational transparency.

While ICH membership facilitates seamless financial settlement between carriers, it serves as the foundation for our broader strategy to establish interline and codeshare partnerships. This development is central to our mission of flying to unite, expand connectivity and provide our passengers with world-class service as we grow our regional and international footprints.”

United Nigeria Airlines enters IATA clearing house - The Nation Newspaper