Arik Air introduces the first of three A330 aircraft to its fleet

Nigerian airline Arik Air has increased the size of its fleet to 23 aircraft and boosted its London to Lagos route, with the introduction of a new Airbus A330-200 twin-engine aircraft.

Whilst the new A330 will serve London – Lagos, the new plane could be deployed on one of a number of potential new routes to South America and the Middle East in future.
Commencing today, the A330 aircraft will compliment Arik Air’s long haul wide body fleet. Fitted to offer the very best in-flight comfort and style, the new additions are an environmentally-friendly product that will provide the highest degree of operational flexibility and passenger comfort. The A330s offer a two class configuration with 30 Premier Business Class seats and 187 Economy Class seats.
Business class passengers will have individual secluded booth areas that contain flat beds featuring an in-built massage system complete with a hand held 3.5” inch LCD screen unit controlling seat and lighting functions
The airline said that cuisine on board reflects the best culinary traditions of Africa, Europe and beyond, complemented by world class wines. “The stylishly appointed ‘Kira Bar’ is the place to enjoy fine champagne, cocktails and to relax with companions or fellow passengers” the
Commenting on the introduction of the A330s, Dr Michael Arumemi-Ikhide, Arik Air’s group CEO said: “We constantly review our fleet to ensure the services we offer to our customers remain competitive and provide the highest quality. The introduction of the new aircraft highlights our commitment to providing customers with the best product on our long-haul routes.
“This addition underlines our determination to strengthen our fleet and gives us the opportunity to expand our route network in the future.”