Yemisi Izuora
The management of Arik Air has resolved its crises with labour unions led by the Lagos State branch of National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and National Association of Aircraft Pilot and Engineers (NAAPE).
The peace was brokered by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
The Airline has therefore resumed normal operations with effect from today.
The management equally apologised to its customer for the disruption of services following the picketing of its operations by the unions.
Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, Chief Executive Officer of Arik Air said: “We sincerely apologise to our customers for the disruption of our operations today caused by the picketing of our services. We have resolved the issue with the unions and wish to inform the traveling public that our services will resume tomorrowmorning.
“We reassure our customers of on time departure and great travel experience and look forward to welcoming them onboard our flights.”
Meanwhile the airline has reactivated its online platform for customers to book and pay online through all its network.
The airline’s on time departure performance has improved to over 80% over the last three weeks.