MMA2 Introduces free Internet Service for Passengers

By Ada Arinze In a bid to improve service provision for passengers, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2) Lagos, has partnered with IWayafrica and Multichoice Nigeria to introduce free wireless-internet service for passengers travelling through the terminal. This comes months after a similar service was launched at the arrival lounge of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The first phase of the MMA2 free internet service is up from the final departure lounge. Other locations at the terminal such as the Food Court, Meeters & Greeters, as well as KFC are considered for the service — soon. “We’re really making the travel experience unique. We are the only airport terminal in Africa to offer free Wi-Fi (wireless) to passengers. We are the only airport in Nigeria with live arrivals and departures on the net and this is just the beginning. When it comes to working, investing and maintaining in the interest of the Nigerian public, we will make sure we remain far ahead. This is just one in the series of face-lifting, multi-million naira projects to be executed shortly at the terminal, which has been enjoying increased patronage in the last few weeks.” a statement issued by BASL said. This should be good news for most passengers, as it ensures that one can get connected after boarding – before takeoff. The service is expected to be fast and effective, albeit it is free. This is likely seeing the effectiveness of BASL’s maintenance of MMA2, handing them the Most Efficient Airport Terminal Award – recently. The management of the Transport and Society Newspaper told the management of BASL at the presentation of the award at Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Lagos, that they won because of the consistent way it has been maintaining its facilities since inception, adding that the votes to determine the winner were cast by aviation stakeholders.