The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the unions who are affiliates of the Nigerian Labour Congress stormed the airport in their numbers and prevented passengers from checking in for flights.
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The Communication Manager of Arik Air, Ola Adebanji, confirmed the incident in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the automation agreement was signed on Thursday by the Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Muhtar Usman and Arik Air’s Managing Director, Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, in Lagos.
Statistics released by the Consumer Protection Department of the NCAA shows that 14,633 flights were operated by eight airlines during the period under review, while 208 flights were cancelled for various reasons.
Ahmadu said the takeover of Arik Air and Aero Contractors by Asset Management Company of Nigeria was as a result of the airlines managements’ failure to effectively run their affairs.
Ilegbodu said the airline would be operating three weekly flights from Abuja to Bauchi, with connections to and from Lagos on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
AMCON’s Senior Vice-President and Head of Receivership Support, Kamilu Omokide, told newsmen in Lagos on Wednesday that the company would not be delving further into the sector.
Henry Ejiogu, the Arik Air Regional Manager, South-South, South-East and South-West, made this known at an interactive session with travel agents in Lagos.
The award, which was presented to the airline at a well-attended ceremony held in Lagos on March 24, 2018, was given in recognition of the airline’s strict adherence to international standards for both cockpit crew and cabin crew.
This was contained in a statement by the spokesman of BASL, Steve Omolale.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Committee’s Chairman, Jones Onyereri, made the call during an inspection visit to the offices of the airlines at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.
A NAN survey, which began on December 21, revealed that many airlines are making bumper sales from the number of tickets sold, even as heavy queues filled the airport lobby
He said: “The dispute has been resolved amicably and our operations are now back to normal with flights leaving for their destinations with minimum delays.
NAN learnt that the cabin crew commenced the strike action this morning without prior notice over what they termed “non increment of their salaries and allowances”.
Adebanji said the airline was increasing its capacity ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations to enable customers celebrate the season with their families and friends.
The information was contained in a report released by the Consumer Protection Unit of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority in Ikeja, Lagos State on Wednesday
Unionists under the aegis of the Nigerian Labour Congress and the aviation unions had stormed the General Aviation Terminal of the airport about 8.05am to protest alleged casualisation in the sector
The suit was instituted by the airline at the Federal High Court, Lagos against Ethiopian Airlines, the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the Attorney General of the Federation.
Nwauzor said AMCON was not aware of any current discussion or negotiation with the management of Ethiopian Airlines regarding Arik Air Limited.
“We have outlined our terms and conditions to the Nigerian government and we are waiting to see if they agree,” Esayas WoldeMariam, Ethiopian’s managing director of international services, told CNN.