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Arik resumes Abuja-Benin flights February 20

The company’s spokesperson assured its customers of efficient service delivery and safety.

• February 14, 2024
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Arik Air says its Abuja to Benin flights will be reintroduced effective February 20.

The company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Adebanji Ola, confirmed this during an interview on Tuesday in Lagos.

Mr Ola said the Abuja to Benin flights suspended in 2023 for aircraft checks had been concluded.

He noted that the frequency would be increased to four times weekly.

Mr Ola assured the company’s customers of efficient service delivery and safety.

He added that Arik Air had increased the frequency of its Lagos to Benin and Lagos Warri route services.

Mr Ola said that effective February 19, both two routes would operate daily.

(NAN) 

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