Abu Dhabi Airports Company and Arik Air announced at the 17th World Route Development Forum that Nigeria’s largest international carrier is to inaugurate a three times weekly service on the Lagos - Abu Dhabi route. The new flights will be operated by an Airbus A340-500 with a capacity of 237 seats.
Speaking to The HUB during World Routes, James E Bennett, Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Airports Company, said: “Abu Dhabi Airports Company is delighted to welcome Arik Air as the first West African carrier to operate to Abu Dhabi International. The capital’s airport operator is working closely with various airlines to support their development initiatives that will ultimately benefit Abu Dhabi International Airport passengers with more choices. We look to more growth on the route between West Africa and Abu Dhabi.”
Arik Air’s Group Chief Executive, Dr Michael Arumemi-Ikhide, added: “Arik Air is pleased to provide its customers with a faster connection between Abu Dhabi and the West African region, as Abu Dhabi continues to become an increasingly important hub for business and tourism. We look forward to working with Abu Dhabi Airports Company on further developing our services to travellers from Abu Dhabi International Airport.”
Arik Air currently offers flights to 25 destinations in Nigeria, around Africa and across the rest of the world. From Lagos it serves 19 cities with 229 weekly departures and from Abuja it flies 133 weekly services to 15 airports.
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