Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, MMA2, Ikeja, Lagoa, managed by Bicourtney Aviation Services Limited, BASL
Domestic airlines that operate into and out of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), have been put on notice of the proposed introduction of an IATA-aligned slot coordination system and the reintroduction of self-check-in kiosks, among other innovations for passenger facilitation and improved apron management soon to be launched.
According to a media statement by the management of the MMA2, Bicourtney Aviation Services Limited, BASL, the innovations to be introduced during the fiscal year 2026/2027, are with the view to impact the average time for passenger processing, improve on the apron capacity for parking aircraft, and efficiently manage aircraft, human and vehicular traffic at the airport.
The statement promised to drastically control the crowd which often caused chaos during peak periods but with the proposed new measures, passengers are assured of pleasant experience whenever at the terminal.
BASL added that by the deployment of mobile check-in counters it will conversely increase processing capacity during peak hours, strengthened crowd control, and additional manpower across security and baggage handling functions.
The statement noted in addition to deployment of mobile check-in counters to increase processing capacity during peak hours, the airport managers promised to strengthen crowd control by increasing the number of trained manpower across the airport security and baggage handling functions.
The award winning outfit managing the terminal affirmed that the implementation of the proposed measures such as, apron decongestion, improved aircraft parking discipline, including the possible introduction of a progressive fee structure to discourage prolonged aircraft parking on the apron, as well as upgrades of baggage handling systems would summarily engender smoother and more efficient airport operations for airlines and the elimination of avoidable wastage of passengers’ precious time at the terminal.
Moreover, the MMA2 terminal manager, BASL, fervently urged the airlines for support and collaboration on the proposed slot guidelines, which it promised would be transparent and ultimately impact airlines’ revenue and in the same token avail the passengers pleasant airport experience.
BASL disclosed that in its engagement with the airlines, it intimated them of an established relationship with both the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, as to the management of glut in vehicular and human traffic within and around the terminal especially during the peak periods.
BASL reaffirmed its commitment to continuous engagement with all airline partners, regulators, and stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient, passenger-focused operations at MMA2 while supporting sustainable growth within the terminal’s operating environment.
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