Despite the ill feelings of Nigerians about the crash in which over 163 persons were killed on June 3, 2012 by one of its carriers, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has said Dana Air remains the “the best domestic carrier for 2011.”
FAAN, on Monday, said it had no regrets choosing Dana Air despite the outcry of Nigerians against the choice.
FAAN said Dana Air is the best domestic airline in the “Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport 2011 Staff Awards.”
The Regional General Manager of FAAN, Chris Bature, justified the choice: “The award was for 2011.
“As at then, there was no mishap and it would not be right that we deny them because of the last June 3 plane crash that affected the airline.
“There were parameters we look at before giving the award, part of which is volume of passengers, payment of commercial dues as at when due, punctuality of departure and staff conduct, the airline emerged the best among the domestic airlines.
“Even if we are to judge it based on 2012, the year is not over yet after all.
“Investigation is still going on as to the cause of the plane crash.
“It could be due to human error and we cannot blame it on the airline.”
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