Adds Bauchi to its route network
Arik Air has reiterated its commitment to the development of tourism in Nigeria with the launch of its scheduled flight services to the ‘Pearl of Tourism’ in Nigeria, Bauchi beginning from May 9, 2018.
The airline will be operating three weekly flights from Abuja to Bauchi with connections to and from Lagos on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Chief Executive Officer of Arik Air, Captain Roy Ilegbodu said the inauguration of flight operations to Bauchi is borne out of the importance attached to Bauchi State as the ‘Pearl of Tourism’ in Nigeria and underscores the airline’s commitment to the growth of tourism in the country.
“Arik Air has always been at the forefront of the development of aviation and tourism in Nigeria. We are committed to the opening up of the country to commerce and industry through air connectivity. Our plan is to connect all viable airports in Nigeria so as to expand the frontiers of commerce and grow the economy”, Captain Roy stated.
Bauchi becomes Arik Air’s 20th domestic destination and firmly placed the airline as the leading carrier in Nigeria.
