ValueJet (Nigeria)

For the defunct US Airline, see ValuJet Airlines.

ValueJet Nigeria

IATA ICAO Call sign VK FVJ VALUEJET
Founded	2018
Commenced operations	2022
Hubs	Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Focus cities	Lagos (hub), Abuja, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Jos, Malabo, Banjul
Fleet size	5
Headquarters	Lagos
Key people	Kunle Soname
Employees	450
Website	flyvaluejet.com

ValueJet is a private Nigerian airline with its head office in Lagos State that provides scheduled passenger services to various cities in Nigeria. ^{[1] [2]}

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. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Management staff

ValueJet is managed by a chairman, managing director, and other senior executives overseeing operations, maintenance, safety, commercial, and support functions. ^[6]

Destinations

As of January 2023, ValueJet flies to the following destinations in Nigeria. ^{[7] [8] [9] [10] [11]}

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
The Gambia	Banjul	Banjul International Airport	International

Interline agreements

• Hahn Air ^[12]

Fleet

As of August 2025 ^[update] , Value Jet operates the following aircraft: ^{[13] [14]}

ValueJet CRJ900

Aircraft	In fleet	Orders	Notes
Bombardier CRJ900	3		First two taken over from Spanish Airline Air Nostrum
Bombardier CRJ700	2

See also

• Aero Contractors (Nigeria)
• Air Peace
• Arik Air
• Dana Air
• Ibom Air
• United Nigeria Airlines

References

1. "Nigerian start-up ValueJet offers 'first flight free' ahead of launch - AeroTime". October 6, 2022.
2. "ValueJet plans new air travel model". October 20, 2022.
3. Ochoga, Patrick (October 10, 2022). "ValueJet Begins Inaugural Flight Operations In Nigeria".
4. "New Nigerian Carrier, ValueJet, Announces Inaugural Flight – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com.
5. "ValueJet Receives Air Operator Certificate From NCAA".
6. "About Us". www.flyvaluejet.com. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
7. Bankole, Idowu (October 7, 2022). "ValueJet begins commercial operations, introduces promo". Vanguard News.
8. "ValueJet is ready to fly, launches with "First Flight on Us" Promo". thecable.ng.
9. "New Nigerian Carrier, ValueJet, Announces Inaugural Flight – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com.
10. "My awesome experience flying with ValueJet, by Seun Oloketuyi".
11. "ValueJet Begins Scheduled Operations From Oct 2022". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
12. "Partner Carriers | Hahnair". www.hahnair.com. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
13. "Global Airline Guide 2025 - Value Jet". Airliner World. September 2025. p. 69.
14. "Lagos-based ValueJet Takes Delivery Of Three Bombardier CRJ900 Jets Ahead Of Launch".