Arik Air has announced that it will join other airlines to resume domestic flights on July 8.
“Arik Air is pleased to announce the resumption of domestic flights from Wednesday, July 8, 2020 following the Federal Government’s decision to re-open Lagos and Abuja airports for flight operations,” the airline said on Sunday.
The airline will operate three daily flights from Lagos to Abuja in the first phase of the restart while Port Harcourt will be added to the schedule from July 11, 2020 when the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa is reopened for operations.
Arik assured passengers of their safety and well-being, saying it has put in place measures in line with COVID-19 health protocols as recommended by the World Health Organisation, International Civil Aviation Organisation and the Nigerian government.
The airline advised passengers to arrive at the airport three hours before departure time so as to have ample time to undergo all security and health protocols before flight and that they should wear a mask.
The airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, stated, “We are ready to fly our esteemed customers again. All preparations have been made to make flying in this extraordinary period in the world safe and pleasurable. Arik has worked actively with aviation agencies for an effective re-start of the industry and also ensure that agreed health measures are effectively implemented.”
Arik Air stopped flight operations on March 27, 2020 following the government’s suspension of flights.
