FAAN instructs airport managers to assist grounded Arik Airline’s passengers

FAAN instructs airport managers to assist grounded Arik Airline’s passengers

Nike Popoola

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has put measures in place to assist grounded Arik Airline passengers rebook flights.

It said this in a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, after the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency grounded Arik Airline aircraft following a court order over a $2.5m debt owed to Atlas Petroleum International Ltd on Tuesday.

The statement said, “This is to inform the public that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is aware that Arik Airline has been grounded due to litigation issues between the airline and their creditors.

“The Authority has instructed all airport managers across the country to assist the affected passengers as Arik Airline works out plans to rebook and transfer passengers to other available flights.

“For further information, please contact Arik Airline on these lines: 0700003592745, 02012799999. FAAN will continue to ensure safety, security, and comfort for all air travellers in Nigeria.”