President of AZMAN Air Services Limited, Alhaji Abdulmunaf Yunusa has disclosed that the airline would start its flight operations tomorrow (Thursday). Alhaji Yunusa said the airline would begin its flight on Kano to Lagos by 7:30am, then Lagos to Abuja and Abuja to Kaduna. He stated that the airline would commence flight operations with two Boeing 737 classic. Speaking with journalists while receiving the Air Operators Certificate, AOC, at the NCAA annex, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Yunusa stated that the airline’s inflight services would be very good as passengers will be treated with care. Alhaji Yunusa expressed appreciation to the management of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, for the granting them the AOC. Similarly, the acting director general of NCAA, Engr. Benedict Adeyileka has tasked the management of AZMAN Air to ensure safety at all times as well as to protect and make their passengers more comfortable during the course of any flight. Engr. Adeyileka said safety is one of the major factors which every airline must adhere to. Adeyileka noted that getting the AOC is not the major challenge, adding that the challenges will come during the course of flight operations. He called on the airline to always treat their passengers with care. Engr. Adeyileka said the regulatory authority would work with the airline as a partner in order to ensure safe skies. He cautioned AZMAN Air to manage the issue of flight delays and cancellation with maturity by making sure that passengers are well catered for and the reason for the delay or cancellation adequately explained to them.“Having a delay or cancellation is not the problem, it is how you mange it. If it happens ensure that your passengers are well treated and if you can manage that, you are good. If there is a technical fault, delay the flight and at the same time treat the passengers well because it affects safety. Each time you fight with your passengers, you put safety at risk,” he said. Adeyileka stated that if an airline is safe and reliable, passengers can fly the airline with confidence. He warned AZMAN Air to comply with all the regulations of NCAA as falling to do so would attract serious sanction.
Source: http://nigerianpilot.com/azman-air-begin-flight-operations-tomorrow
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Arik Air Increases Lagos-Monrovia, Luanda Flights Frequency
Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, said it has responded to
passengers demand by increasing its flights frequency from Lagos-Monrovia
(Liberia) and Lagos-Luanda (Angola) respectively.
The Lagos-Monrovia service has been increased from three to four weekly flights using a Boeing 737-700 aircraft. The new flight will operate on Saturdays, adding to the existing Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays services.
All four weekly flights are operated via Accra with a fifth freedom traffic rights approval facilitating traffic between these two cities as well.
Similarly, the twice weekly Lagos-Luanda service has been increased to three weekly flights. The service will now operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The outbound flight will depart Lagos at 9:30pm (local time) and arrive in Luanda at 12:35am (local time) while the inbound flight will depart Luanda at 02:00am (local time) and arrive in Lagos at 05:05am (local time).
Commenting on the additional flights, Arik Air’s managing director, Mr. Chris Ndulue said: “There is an increasing demand from our passengerss on the Lagos-Monrovia and Lagos-Luanda routes. Arik Air is committed to providing all of its customers with a range of services, all at suitable times. We have identified and delivered on the demands and are continuously reviewing our route network to offer increased and seamless connections.”
Culled ffrom Leadership
The Lagos-Monrovia service has been increased from three to four weekly flights using a Boeing 737-700 aircraft. The new flight will operate on Saturdays, adding to the existing Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays services.
All four weekly flights are operated via Accra with a fifth freedom traffic rights approval facilitating traffic between these two cities as well.
Similarly, the twice weekly Lagos-Luanda service has been increased to three weekly flights. The service will now operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The outbound flight will depart Lagos at 9:30pm (local time) and arrive in Luanda at 12:35am (local time) while the inbound flight will depart Luanda at 02:00am (local time) and arrive in Lagos at 05:05am (local time).
Commenting on the additional flights, Arik Air’s managing director, Mr. Chris Ndulue said: “There is an increasing demand from our passengerss on the Lagos-Monrovia and Lagos-Luanda routes. Arik Air is committed to providing all of its customers with a range of services, all at suitable times. We have identified and delivered on the demands and are continuously reviewing our route network to offer increased and seamless connections.”
Culled ffrom Leadership
Friday, May 9, 2014
Arik Air Doles Out Business Class Tickets In ‘Instagram Promo’
Respected and reliable airline, Arik Air, has promised to give out two business class return tickets in an Instagram Promo.
The reputable airline, which is unarguably West and Central Africa’s largest airline, in a bid to put smiles on the faces of many, will fly lucky winners to any of its destinations. The promo, which is opened to all, will take the winners to some exciting places.
Here are the steps required to enter for the Instagram Promo;
1. Follow us- Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@flyarikair)
2. Snap it- Show us an image of yourself at check in, boarding or inflight
3. Tag it- Be sure to tag your entry using the hashtag #iflyarik and mention @flyarikair
4. Post a creative photo and win 2 business class tickets to any one of our destinations.
The winner will be selected based on creativity and likes.
*Arik Air staff are not eligible
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Arik Air is a Nigerian airline operating a domestic, regional and international flight network. It is also the national carrier of Sierra Leone. It operates mainly from two hubs at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The airline’s head office is the Arik Air Aviation Centre on the grounds of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State.
Many air travelers prefer Arik Air to others because of its high standard and the way they treat customers as kings and queens.
culled from www.aproko247.com
Arik Alerts Passengers on New Security Measures at Airports
Arik Air
Major Nigerian carrier, Arik Air, has alerted air travellers on the new security measures put in place at Nigerian airports by the federal government and therefore advised all intending air passengers to set out early for their flights to avoid loss of travel time. The new security measures, which took effect from May 1 are meant to improve security at the nation’s airports, especially the international ones.
The new security measures extends the profiling of passengers by operatives and this would take longer time as every passenger is subjected to detailed checks.
Major Nigerian carrier, Arik Air, has alerted air travellers on the new security measures put in place at Nigerian airports by the federal government and therefore advised all intending air passengers to set out early for their flights to avoid loss of travel time. The new security measures, which took effect from May 1 are meant to improve security at the nation’s airports, especially the international ones.
The new security measures extends the profiling of passengers by operatives and this would take longer time as every passenger is subjected to detailed checks.
Arik Air warned passengers that the government
had put extra security measures in place at all airports and this could cause
traffic snarl at the airport roads leading to unforeseen delays or missed
flights for travellers.
The new security measures being implemented by
the government had led to visible presence of more security personnel across the
nation’s airports.
Passengers are also advised to familiarise
themselves with check-in procedures at the airport.
“Arik Air check-in counters open two hours before departure for domestic flights, three hours for regional and four hours for international flights,” the airline said.
“Arik Air check-in counters open two hours before departure for domestic flights, three hours for regional and four hours for international flights,” the airline said.
It also said all passengers must have completed
check-in for their flights prior to check-in closure which is 30 minutes (for
domestic flights), 45 minutes (for regional flights) and 90 minutes (for
international flights) before the scheduled departure time.
“Arik Air also provides an online check-in
service aimed at customers who want a streamlined travel experience. It is
designed to provide passengers with the ability to check-in and choose seat from
24 hours before the scheduled departure of the flight to five hours before
international flights and three hours before domestic and regional
fights.”
The airline therefore advised passengers to avail themselves of this service in order not to miss their flights.
The airline therefore advised passengers to avail themselves of this service in order not to miss their flights.
Culled from Thisday
Boost for Indo-Nigeria travellers as Arik plans direct flights to India
If the plan by Arik Air Nigeria, West Africa’s largest carrier, to begin operating direct flights between Lagos and New Delhi, sees the light of day, trade between the two countries is expected to receive a massive boost with travellers from both countries getting seamless flights to their destinations.
The airline said during the week that it has begun exploring the possibility of introducing a direct service to India, following a recent visit from Ajjampur Rangalah Ghanashyam, the Indian high commissioner to Nigeria, to the airline’s headquarters in Lagos.
The High Commissioner was at the Arik Air Aviation Centre to explore opportunities on how to facilitate direct flights between Nigeria and India.
Presently, there are no direct flights between the two countries, with travellers currently forced to board connecting flights through Addis Ababa, South Africa or Dubai.
According to the High Commissioner, direct flights between Nigeria and India would boost business, tourism, save passengers flight time and reduce the stress of the journey.
“Direct flights are also important during medical emergencies, because direct movement of patients during emergencies would save a lot of lives,” he said.
Speaking after inspecting the facilities at Arik Air headquarters, Ghanashyam said he was impressed with the profile of the airline, which appears to him a professionally run carrier.
He stressed Arik Air’s fleet size, route network and staff strength meant it was an airline that would serve as a strong partner in providing direct flights between India and Nigeria.
“With over 120 daily flights, 26 aircraft and over 2,000 direct employees, Arik Air qualifies as a serious player for any Indian airline to partner with in order to facilitate seamless flights between the two countries.
“This visit to Arik Air is the first stage in building an initial bridge of understanding. The airlines will decide the potential and viability of a partnership. I am confident that Arik Air has done well, given the facilities I have seen,” Ghanashyam concluded.
The High Commissioner was received on the visit by Johnson Arumemi-Ikhide, the chairman of Arik Air; Michael Arumemi-Ikhide, president/group chief executive; and Ado Sanusi, a captain and deputy managing director,.
Arik Air is Nigeria and West Africa’s largest airline and operates mainly from two hubs at Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja.
It operates a fleet of 26 state-of-the art regional, medium haul and long haul aircraft including two Airbus A340-500 making the airline the first operator of the wide bodied aircraft in Africa.
The airline currently serves 20 destinations across Nigeria as well as Accra (Ghana), Banjul (Gambia), Dakar (Senegal), Freetown (Sierra Leone), Monrovia (Liberia),Cotonou (Benin) and Douala (Cameroon), Luanda (Angola), London Heathrow (UK), Johannesburg (South Africa) and New York JFK (USA).
The airline operates a combined number of about 120 daily flights from its hubs in Lagos and Abuja, and has been Africa’s fastest growing airline for the last two years.
culled from Businessday
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