Arik airline nigeria news

Here are some recent news updates about Arik Airline in Nigeria:

Latest News

  1. Arik Air resumes operations after 2-day shutdown: Arik Air, Nigeria's largest airline, has resumed operations after a two-day shutdown due to a dispute between the airline and its pilots over salary and other issues. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Arik Air to increase frequencies on Lagos-Abuja route: Arik Air has announced plans to increase the frequency of its flights on the Lagos-Abuja route, effective from March 2023. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
  3. Arik Air introduces new aircraft to fleet: Arik Air has taken delivery of two new Airbus A330-200 aircraft, which will be used to operate long-haul flights to destinations in Europe and the Americas. (Source: ThisDay Live)
  4. Arik Air to launch new route to Accra, Ghana: Arik Air has announced plans to launch a new route from Lagos to Accra, Ghana, effective from April 2023. (Source: GhanaWeb)
  5. Arik Air to increase fares due to rising fuel costs: Arik Air has announced plans to increase its fares due to rising fuel costs, which have affected the airline's operations. (Source: Punch Newspapers)

Recent Developments

  1. Arik Air's financial struggles: Arik Air has been facing financial struggles in recent years, which have affected its operations and led to delays and cancellations of flights.
  2. Pilot strike: In 2022, Arik Air's pilots went on strike over salary and other issues, leading to a shutdown of the airline's operations for several days.
  3. New management: In 2022, Arik Air appointed a new management team, led by a new CEO, to turn around the airline's fortunes.
  4. Fleet expansion: Arik Air has been expanding its fleet in recent years, with the introduction of new aircraft and the retirement of older planes.
  5. Route network expansion: Arik Air has been expanding its route network in recent years, with the introduction of new routes to destinations in Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

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