The President, Air
Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, Mr. Benjamin
Okewu, told journalists on Thursday that the unions decided to ground
the operations of Arik over alleged failure to pay service charges it
owed government agencies such as the Federal Airports Authority of
Nigeria; Nigerian Airspace Management Agency; and the Nigerian Civil
Aviation Authority.
However, a statement by the airline quoted the Managing Director, Mr. Chris Ndulue, as denying the allegations.
The statement by the
airline read, “Due to persistent hostility of the Ministry of Aviation
and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, which has culminated in
the use of FAAN staff to stop Arik Air operations and lock in checked-in
passengers in Lagos this morning, Arik Air has no option than to
suspend all domestic operations until further notice.
“This issue bears on
personal interests and not payment of bills; since FAAN has been
collecting its charges in advance since 18 months now. Arik Air regrets
the inconveniences this disruption by FAAN would cause our guests.
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Why won't 9ja billionaire's buy private jet, *eyesrollin*
ReplyDeleteTuesday Senate recommends that Arik be made National carrier.
DeleteWednesday Minister of aviation sees a big opportunity to make money and makes a move to get 5% share from Arik or threatens to frustrate the airline. Arik refused.
Thursday She orders FAAN to open the books and shot down Arik for debts she allowed them owe. FAAN grounds 29 aircraft affect 80 flights
Friday Nigerians are stuck at airports nationwide. All other airlines are fully booked. Minister wants to give DANA soft landing as they plan to start flying on monday.
oh really? (with much sarcasm) wasnt it the other day you mentioned that nigeria wants to make arik the new flying face? (all puns intended).
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It is better to be late than be the late. Maybe God has a hand in sudden delay,at the right time u wl get there. Amaka
ReplyDeleteMore confusing dis is happening barely few days after d senate moved to make Arik a national carrier. I pray its resolved for d sake of we dat don't own a private jet.
ReplyDelete~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310
God please help the Nigerian aviation sector
ReplyDeleteStella Oduah is determined to bring down the aviation sector. Of course, GEJ supports her!
ReplyDeleteone thing i believe in is dialouge,both parties join heads together and delibrate on the way forward.
ReplyDeleteFlew arik air on sunday the 9th of sept, lagos to ph 11 am flight. The plane was so hoot and stuffy and we were told the cooling system shut down because d aircraft had been on ground for some hours. we were also told that d cooling system will work better while airborne. A young lady actually stood up and was screaming on top of her voice asking the air hostess to let her out of the aircraft. Being a frequent flier both on long and short haul flights, I was totally surprised why an airline rated as d best in nigeria will fly over a 100 persons with a faulty cooling system.
ReplyDeleteminster of aviation needs to do some more work. God bless Nigeria
LMAO!!!! @ the lady who wanted to alight mid-air... God help us all.
ReplyDelete@ anon 3.02pm, it was b4 take off
ReplyDeletemy hubby returned to lag frm ph at midnite bcos of the strike....
ReplyDeleteSame thing happened 2 me from Enugu to Lagos. The aircraft was stuffy and they told us it will be better when we get up but it never was. They make it seem like we have no choice
ReplyDeleteArik Air please o.....uve done well so far dont start any nonsense now...
ReplyDeleteArik air should learn to pay their bill.
ReplyDeleteIt is part of running cost that must be settled. Do they carried their passengers on credit? Arik management suppose to be probed