Air Peace sets to commence Abuja-Gombe flights
…As Arik Air resumes direct flights from Lagos to Kano
Air Peace sets to commence Abuja-Gombe flights
The management of Air Peace has announced that plans are underway to launch scheduled commercial flights from Abuja to Gombe and resume its Yola flight services.
The Chief Operating Officer of the airline, Mrs Oluwatoyin Olajide disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.
Olajide said that the decision to commence the Abuja-Gombe route was a reflection of Air Peace’s resolve to open up the north east as the region was currently underserved.
“This is part of our strategic route expansion drive and the determination to provide key connections, addressing the air travel needs of Nigerians while fostering economic development and unity.
“We are set to kick off Gombe operations and resume our Yola flight services very soon,” she said.
According to Olajide, the airline has already set up the Gombe station and is calling on residents of the state to apply to the airline as there are roles to be filled in the station.
On aircraft maintenance, she said: “We have 17 aircraft undergoing varying levels of maintenance overseas and once they start returning, we shall launch more routes and resume others that we temporarily suspended.
She added that the two brand new 124-seat capacity E195-E2 jets (of the 13 ordered) recently received from Embraer would soon be deployed to boost domestic and regional flight connectivity.
Meanwhile the Management of Arik Air says it is resuming direct flights from Lagos, to the ancient city of Kano effective from April 27, 2021.
Roy Ilegbodu, chief executive officer of Arik Air, said in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, that the three weekly flights would operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Mr Ilegbodu disclosed that the decision to reintroduce direct flights between Lagos and Kano was informed by the importance of both cities as centers of commerce.
He said Arik Air had always been known for the promotion of economic activities among the components states of Nigeria.
Mr Ilegbodu said: “We are pleased to announce the return of services to the ancient city of Kano. Our flights will offer our customers the advantage of direct air travel between Lagos and Kano.
“Customers on this route should expect the traditional Arik Air hospitality and exceptional services that have become the hallmark of the airline,” he said.
Air Peace sets to commence Abuja-Gombe flights
