From all indications, Arik Air and Aero Contractors the two airlines under the management of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) have concluded plans to distance themselves from the planned warning strike by the leadership of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON).
The airlines in a joint statement issued late Sunday by the management, Arik Air & Aero Contractors and made available to our newsroom said: “The management of Arik Air Limited (In Receivership) and Aero Contractors (In Receivership) wish to bring to the notice of the traveling public that both airlines will be operating all their scheduled flights on Monday, May 9, 2022.
“Both managements fully identify with and endorse the efforts of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) to bring about a conducive operating environment for Nigerian carriers as the current price of JET A1 is unsustainable and could result in the untimely demise of most airlines.
However, we have assurances that the government is looking at the issues raised by the AON and will come up with a decision that will be in the best interest of the industry and the traveling public. Passengers who are booked to travel on both Arik Air Aero Contractors tomorrow and beyond should proceed to their airports of departure to board.“
