Shree Airlines
A Nigerian carrier identified by the supplied N9 and QNK codes as Kabo Air, formerly known for domestic services and international charter flights, particularly for Hajj travel.
About Shree Airlines
The supplied identifiers describe Kabo Air, a privately owned Nigerian airline founded in 1980, rather than the unrelated Nepalese carrier commonly known as Shree Airlines. Kabo Air used the IATA code N9 and ICAO code QNK and was headquartered in Kano, Nigeria. It began flying in 1981 and operated both scheduled passenger services and charter flights during its history.
Kano’s Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport was the airline’s principal operating base. Its network changed considerably over time: earlier operations included Nigerian domestic routes and some regional or international services, while later activity concentrated on charter work. The airline became particularly associated with transporting pilgrims between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia during the annual Hajj season.
Kabo Air operated several aircraft types across different periods, including Boeing 737 and Boeing 747 family aircraft. The wide-body Boeing fleet was suited to high-capacity pilgrimage charters, while narrow-body aircraft supported shorter passenger services. Cabin layouts and service standards varied by aircraft and charter contract, so the airline did not offer a consistently documented modern class structure comparable with major network carriers.
The airline was not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, and no established Kabo Air frequent-flyer programme is reliably documented. Travellers therefore could not expect the reciprocal mileage earning, status recognition, lounge access or through-ticketing benefits commonly available through a global airline alliance. Charter arrangements were generally governed by the operating contract and tour organizer.
Kabo Air’s experience with large pilgrimage movements was a genuine operational specialization, particularly from northern Nigeria. However, its scheduled network contracted, and the carrier ceased operating flights in the 2010s after regulatory and operational difficulties. Because it is no longer an active scheduled airline, current tickets, timetables or baggage policies advertised under these identifiers should be treated cautiously and verified with the seller.
Good to know
Flying with Shree Airlines — what to expect
Identity Requires Care
The N9 and QNK codes belong to Nigeria’s Kabo Air, not the active Nepalese airline known as Shree Airlines. Check the operating carrier and country carefully when viewing older listings.
Operations Have Ceased
Kabo Air is no longer an active scheduled carrier. Any itinerary displaying its former codes may be historical, outdated or incorrectly attributed.
Charter-Focused History
Later operations were strongly associated with high-capacity Hajj charters between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. Conditions could depend on the pilgrimage organizer rather than a standard retail fare.
Baggage Varied
Baggage and cabin-bag rules varied by route, aircraft and charter contract. Historical allowances should not be assumed to apply to another airline using a similar name.
No Alliance Benefits
Kabo Air did not belong to a global airline alliance and had no reliably documented frequent-flyer programme. Travellers should not expect mileage credit or reciprocal elite benefits.
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FAQ
Shree Airlines — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- Kabo Air historically operated Nigerian domestic services and international charters, notably pilgrimage flights between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. It no longer maintains an active scheduled network.
- Kabo Air tickets are not currently sold as active scheduled services. For flights offered by another carrier under the Shree Airlines name, compare fares outside holidays and peak travel periods and verify the airline’s identity before booking.
- The airline identified by the N9 and QNK codes was Kabo Air, whose principal base was Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, Nigeria. It should not be confused with Nepal’s Shree Airlines.
- Historically, the main departure point was Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. Other Nigerian airports were used for some scheduled and pilgrimage operations, but there is no current departure network.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Always confirm the operating carrier, especially because the supplied N9 and QNK identifiers refer to the former Nigerian airline Kabo Air.
- Kabo Air operated long international charter sectors between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, but a definitive longest route cannot be stated confidently because its programme changed by season and contract. It has no current longest route.
- No current Kabo Air carry-on allowance is available because the carrier is no longer operating. Historical charter limits varied, so travellers should follow the rules of the actual operating airline or tour organizer.
- No current destination count applies because Kabo Air is no longer operating scheduled flights. Its network varied substantially during its operating history.