XEJet introduces E190 aircraft to its fleet

XEJet has announced the launch of XEJet Express, a new all-economy service, starting with flights between Abuja and Lagos.

This service will be powered by its newly acquired Embraer E190 aircraft, configured with 104 all-economy seats, bringing affordable and comfortable air travel to the Nigerian market.

In a statement by the airline, it stated that the introduction of XEJet Express marks a significant step in the company’s mission to provide reliable and efficient travel for Nigerians.

According to the airline, the E190 is the perfect fit for this service, known for its fuel efficiency, modern design, and exceptional performance on short to medium-haul routes like Lagos and Abuja.

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“The launch of XEJet Express is a testament of our commitment to making air travel more accessible within Nigeria.

“The E190 allows us to offer an affordable all-economy service without compromising on the quality and comfort our passengers expect from XEJet.

“We are excited to start this new chapter by connecting Lagos and Abuja, two of Nigeria’s most important cities, with fast, reliable, and budget friendly flights,” said Emmanuel Iza, CEO of XEJet.”

As the company expands its footprint in the country, XEJet Express is set to redefine affordable travel for Nigerians.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.