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Arik Air Operations Grounded by pol23: 7:31pm On Sep 13, 2016 |
The operation of Arik Air, Nigeria’s biggest
private airline, was on Tuesday disrupted
due to aircraft insurance renewal, leaving
its passengers stranded across airports in
the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports
that all the airlines’ scheduled flights were
cancelled, prompting its customers to seek
alternative flights.
The Communications Manager of the
airline, Mr Ola Adebanji, said that the
disruption was temporary, pending
approval of aircraft documentation related
to insurance renewal.
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Adebanji noted that Arik airline was
working round the clock to resolve the
necessary documentation.
According to him, all flights scheduled for
Sept. 13 have been cancelled.
He added that the airline would get in
touch with passengers to provide an update
on rescheduling of their flights.
“This situation is likely to continue for the
next few days until such time that the
National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)
approves a waiver on a priority basis for
the new insurance company to renew the
policy.
“All customers are advised to contact Arik
Air’s Call Centre (01-2799999), Airport or
City ticket offices or visit the airline’s
Website (www.arikair.com) for further
updates.
“Where flights have been cancelled, the
airline will notify passengers through text
messages and in such cases passengers will
be accommodated on first available
alternative flight as soon as normal flight
operations resume.’’
Adebanji gave an assurance to members of
the public that the airline was fully
committed to returning to its normal
operations and apologised for the
inconvenience caused its passengers.
Passengers are also advised to check with
the airline regarding the status of their
flights before proceeding to the airport, a
statement by the airline added.
“Arik Air’s Group CEO, Dr. Michael
Arumemi-Ikhide, wishes to advise and
assure the public, its customers,
stakeholders and partners that we are fully
committed to returning to our normal
operations and minimize any unfortunate
inconvenience to our passengers.
“The Group CEO has apologised and
appealed (on behalf of the airline) for the
understanding of passengers while it works
diligently to resume normal operations at
the earliest.”
Arik Airline is the third airline to suspend
operations. Debt plagued Aero Contractors
announced suspension of services first,
followed by First Nation Airline. The latter
however promised to resume operations on
Thursday, 15 September. source : m.guardian.ng/news/arik-air-operations-grounded/ 1 Like |
Re: Arik Air Operations Grounded by DaV8King(m): 7:41pm On Sep 13, 2016 |
Mods FP this ASAP please! How can the Presidential Fleet be the largest operating airline.....in a country like Nigeria?!! And all the unemployment in that industry with Aero and FirstNation also closing shop last week(even if FirstNation is "technical suspension" ) Jesus and Allah, me I no send who be who, abeg take the wheel of this ship called Naija and guide our leaders right FTC no dey shak sef smh |
Re: Arik Air Operations Grounded by Nobody: 7:44pm On Sep 13, 2016 |
I weep for my country! |
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