Thursday, September 20, 2012

Arik Air Suspends it's Local Flight Operations from today, Sept. 20th


I received an SMS from Arik Air today announcing the suspension of its flight operations, effective today, Thursday, September 20.

The SMS read: "Due to persistent hostility of the Ministry of Aviation, and FAAN management, which has culminated in the use of FAAN staff to stop Arik Air operations and lock in checked-in passengers in Lagos this morning, Arik Air has no option than to suspend all domestic operations until further notice. This issue bothers on personal interests, and not payment of bills; since FAAN has been collecting their charges in advance since 18 months now. Arik Air regrets the inconveniences this disruption by FAAN, would cause you. Thank you for your much-valued support."

I quickly called a friend who was meant to travel from Lagos to Abuja at 8am today and he confirmed that he was stuck in the airport. He had bought the 1.30 pm Aero ticket but as at 2.30, they were yet to board.
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Tell me you're joking! This has to be a joke

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  2. TereSeptember 20, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    So, is the a ploy to make us fly Dana air? Now, Aero can charge any amount they want

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  3. GreatMindSeptember 20, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    I heard that Arik is owing Fed Govt. money and instead of paying up, they're putting the fed. govt. to ransom by suspending flights just because they know that operational flights are now very few. #God is watching them

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  4. Warri babeSeptember 20, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Na to go back to bus be that na

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