Did You Know? News from Nigeria’s Aviation Industry
There is always something happening in Nigeria’s aviation industry. If it is not from the government, it is from the airline operators or the passengers. If you don’t have the patience to follow up on the newspaper headlines of the changes in the aviation industry, fear not. We’ve got you covered. Here is a […]
Top 10 Airlines In Nigeria
Nigeria’s aviation industry has had its share of ups and downs. From the launching of new players and the purchase of new aeroplanes to the failure of domestic passenger carriers, its colourful history has played out over decades. But it’s alive, relevant today as it’s always been. Read more about Travel and Tourism This […]
Federal Government Takes Over Arik Air
Premium Times is reporting that the Federal Government, through the Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON), has taken over Arik Air. The report quotes AMCON’s Head of Corporate Communications, Jude Nwauzor, as saying that the move was made to ensure that the airline “goes back to regular and undisrupted operations.” The AMCON spokesman also referred […]
Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Thursday, Nov 10th 2016
1. Lagos airport, Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2, has launched a mobile app- MMA2, to enable users book flights and receive live flight information. 2. Emzor Pharmaceuticals has launched a new product, Emzor Para 1000, with enhanced relief and absorption to ensure quick relief from aches and fever. 3. To boost LPG storage and consumption in […]
Introducing Arik’s Travellers’ Insurance Scheme
Arik Air, Nigerian regional airline giant, has initiated a new product called the “Air Travelers’ Insurance Scheme” which will serve as a customized insurance for cover against accidents resulting to death, permanent disability, bodily injury within 90 days of the incident. The cover will in addition take care of baggage damage, missing bags, flight cancellation or […]
Arik Airline Begin Abuja-Dubai Flights July 28
Arik Airline has announced that it will begin commercial flight operations between Abuja, Nigeria, and Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on July 28, 2014. Michael Arumemi-Ikhide, the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, disclosed this in a statement signed by Arik spokesperson, Adebanji Ola. Mr. Arumemi-Ikhide said that the new route would operate five flights weekly […]
Arik Air Build Mini-Hub to Connect West/Central African Destinations
Arik Air has established a mini hub in Cotonou, the capital of Benin Republic – a 15 minutes flight from Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos in a bid to expand its operations to French speaking West and Central African destinations. The airline plans to airlift businessmen and women who regularly travel through the West Coast, through […]
Arik Air Savours African Achievers Award
Arik Air has won the award for the Organisation of the Year by the African Achievers Award in Accra, Ghana. Mr. Chris Ndulue, Managing Director of Arik Air, stated at the event that the award is a testimony to the airline’s good track record across the globe, noting that the best is yet to come. […]
Arik Launches Mobile Booking App
Good times are here for Nigerian air travelers as Arik Airlines has launched a mobile and tablet booking app through which passengers can book and make payments for its tickets. According to a statement released by the airline’s spokesperson, Ola Adebanji, in Lagos on Thursday, the app would present consumers with an ‘easy-to-use interface’. It added […]
Arik Air Introduces Mobile Booking
Arik Air has announced its partnership with mobile commerce firm, SlimTrader, to provide a new mobile booking service for passengers. This, according to the Airline, is aimed at revamping its technology offering and enhancing the airline’s customer experience. The Global Chief Executive Officer of Arik Air, Dr. Michael Arumemi-Ikhide, said, “The popularity of mobile commerce […]
History and Timeline of Arik Air
Arik Air Ltd is a privately and wholly Nigerian owned commercial airline with a commitment to the people of Nigeria to deliver new standards in aviation. In 2002, with Nigeria Airways in liquidation, Arik Air’s Chairman, Sir Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide (KSG, CON), decided to buy a Hawker jet aircraft. Colleagues and contacts in the gas and […]
Arik Air Plans Direct Flights Between Nigeria and Brazil
Nineteen years after the Brazilian carrier Varig Air stopped direct flights to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the only Nigeria carrier designated on the route, Arik Air, is seeking traffic rights and slot allocation from the Brazilian authorities to commence flights into the São Paulo airport, Arik said in a statement. The Ambassador Extraordinary […]
Arik Air to Begin Daily Flights Between Gombe and Abuja
Arik Air is set to begin daily flights from Abuja to Gombe State, according to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) prepared for ratification, by the State Government and Airk Air. The Gombe Commissioner for Works, Hadi Shehu, revealed the interest of the administration for this, aside the usual few-times-per week flights that Arik Air operates […]
Dana Air resumes flights
Dana Air, infamous for its June 3 2012, crash that killed 153 people on board in Lagos will resume flights tomorrow, after a 7 months hiatus. This comes after the Nigerian Civil Aviation Agency found it airworthy and insurance claims have been received by families of most of the crash victims. Tickets were sold today for Abuja – Lagos […]
Arik Air Flies Again
Arik Air Flies Again Arik Air, Nigeria’s largest airline has resumed flights again. They suspended flights on Thursday the 20th of September due to a disagreement with the Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). FAAN claimed that they are owed N18 Billion by Arik. On Saturday, they announced that they will resume flight on […]
Authorities Ground Arik Air’s Domestic Flights
Domestic operation of Arik Air has been grounded by the Nigerian Aviation Authorities. This, according to reports is the result of debts, owed by Arik Air, to Aviation Agencies in the country. What became the debt – Passenger Service Charge (PSC) – should be remitted to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the […]