An Arik Air Boeing 737 aircraft carrying 80 passengers was forced to make an emergency diversion to Benin Airport on Wednesday after the flight crew reported a loud bang and abnormal engine indications during the journey from Lagos to Port Harcourt, prompting aviation safety authorities to open an investigation into the incident. The aircraft, a […]
BY TEMITOPE ADEBAYO The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has disclosed that companies owned by Sir Johnson Arumemi-Ikhide, the founder of Arik Air, are indebted to the corporation to the tune of N455.17 billion. Speaking on this development over the weekend, AMCON’s Head of Corporate Communications, Jude Nwauzor, explained that Arik Air owes N227.64 […]
By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Arik Air has been honoured with the award of the Best In-flight Service Airline for the Year 2023 by the Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Award. The promoter of NIGAV Awards, Fortune Idu presented the award plaque at the Arik Air head office, Ikeja, Lagos and was received by the Chief Executive Officer of […]
BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Arik Air, has baged the meritorious service award as well as the Best Airline of the Year 2023 by the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) at the latter’s 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Golden Tulip Hotel, PortHarcourt The award, presented by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency’s (NAMA) Director of […]
Arik Air management has relieved 300 staff members of their appointments. It was announced on Friday in a statement by the airline. In the statement it is believed that the sacking was on the grounds of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The press statement was titled, “Arik Air management declares 300 staff redundant”. The […]
By Chukwuemeke Iwelinmo National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) have directed their members (except pilots and engineers) at Arik Air to commence a strike from today over condition of service issues and treatment of workers during the COVID-19 lockdown. The two unions had […]
Arik Air operation has been shut down by Aviation unions over alleged failure to pay seven months’ salary arrears of workers and other anti-labour practice, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Daily Times reports that Arik Air announced the resumption of domestic flights from Wednesday, July 8, 2020 following the Federal Government’s decision to re-open […]
Arik Air has announced the resumption of domestic flights from Wednesday, July 8, 2020 following the Federal Government’s decision to re-open Lagos and Abuja airports. The airline will be operating three daily flights from Lagos to Abuja in the first phase of the restart while Port Harcourt will be added to the schedule from Saturday, […]
Arik Air has resumed flights to Osubi Airport in Warri.The airline will be operating flights to Warri every morning from both Lagos and Abuja every day of the week. Arik Air suspended operations to Osubi Airport, Warri earlier in the year because of its Bombardier Q400 aircraft that went for maintenance abroad. Arik Air’s Chief […]
Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Arik Air has announced that it will resume flight services into Asaba Airport in Delta State from Thursday, August 29, 2019. The airline will be operating daily flights from Murtala Muhammed Airport Domestic Terminal 1, Ikeja, Lagos to Asaba Airport with the outbound flight departing Lagos at 1:00 pm while the inbound flight […]
Chukwuemeka Iwelunmo Arik Air and Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Lagos are partnering to offer passengers discount on room rates as well as free room upgrade in the five-star hotel. The offer includes 10per cent off weekend rates, free room upgrade, 15 per cent off buffet meals, 10 per cent off spa treatment and 10 per […]
Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Arik Air, has introduced a special N20, 000 fare on the economy class for members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The N20, 000.00 one-way economy class ticket on any of Arik Air’s domestic routes is applicable to all categories of serving and retired personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. According to […]
Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has said that not less than $3 billion capital flight repatriated out of the country annually, while calling on the federal government to increase support for indigenous carriers. This call for supports comes just as the AON listed stiff competition; sheer regulatory technicalities; unfair slot allocation, exorbitant […]
Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Arik Air, Nigeria’s leading airline is offering members of its frequent flyer program, Arik Affinity Wings, an opportunity to retain their accrued miles beyond its initial validity period. A new scheme put in place by the airline has now made it easier for Arik Affinity Wings members to extend their miles due for […]
Skyway Aviation Handling Company Public Liability Company (SAHCO) has renewed its ground handling contract with Arik Air. Managing Director/CEO, SAHCO, Mr. Basil Agboarumi, during the renewal of ground handling service agreement with Arik Air at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos promised to deliver quality and improved ground handling services to all its clientele across […]
Arik Air has announced the resumption of flight operations to Osubi Airport, Warri with effect from Friday, October 26, 2018 following the reopening of the airport closed on September 3, 2018 by Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The airline, according to its chief executive officer, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, was pleased to welcome passengers back on […]
Arik Air, Nigeria’s leading airline will, from March 17, 2018, move all its Port Harcourt flights to Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) , Lagos. From that date, all daily flights to Port Harcourt International will cease to operate from the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) and will depart and arrive at MMA2. The decision to […]
…as Olateru says incident serious Air accidents investigation authorities in Nigeria and Ghana have begun probe into a serious incident which occurred on Arik Air Flight W3304 between Lagos and Accra. Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Engr. Akinola Olateru made this known in a statement at the weekend in Lagos, stressing that the incident was […]
Arik Air, Nigeria’s leading carrier and Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on capacity building which empowers the airline to assist in imparting proficiency and line training for the PAF’ s pilots. According to the terms of the agreement, Arik Air shall provide pilots of the Presidential Air Fleet rated […]
After one year of taking over Arik Air, the House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Currency has expressed satisfaction with the level of efforts the Assets Management Corporation Nigeria (AMCON) is making to stabilize the airline. Chairman of House Committee on Banking and Currency, Hon Jones Onyereri made the position of the House known […]