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Arik Air continues to expand as it adds Dubai (UAE) to its operations
Nigeria’s Arik Air, has reinforced its position as West and Central Africa’s largest commercial carrier by expanding its reach to the Middle East, becoming the first West African airline to offer a commercial service between Abuja, Nigeria and Dubai in The United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The first commercial flight on the new route is currently slated for Monday, July 28, and will subsequently operate five flights a week.
According to Arik Air CEO, Michael Arumemi-Ikhide, “this is another exciting time for the carrier, not only launching a new international destination, but becoming the first airline to link the capital Abuja to Dubai. The importance of Dubai as the Middle East’s commercial capital makes it imperative for Arik Air to connect the city with Lagos west Africa’s largest commercial and financial hub.”
“As the number one airline in West Africa we have an obligation to ensure we constantly strive to enhance the service we offer travelers who fly with us. Guests on the new route can, as usual, be assured of Arik Air’s highest safety and service standards”, he added.
Arik Air, a private airline, continues to enjoy rapid expansion and is also looking to extend its flight operations to include India. At presently, there are no direct flights between West Africa and the world’s second most populous country.
About Arik Air: Arik Air, founded in 2002 by Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide is Nigeria and West Africa’s largest airline and operates mainly from two hubs, namely the Murtala Mohammed Airport Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja.
The carrier operates a fleet of 26 state-of-the art regional, medium haul and long haul aircraft including Airbus A330-200 and A340-500 making the airline the first private operator of the wide bodied aircraft in West Africa.
