Arik Air and Aero Contractors have pulled out of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON’s)planned shutdown of flight operations from Monday.
The association on Friday, announced that it’s members would suspend flight operations from Monday, May 9, 2022.
Earlier on Sunday, Dana Air and Ibom Airlines announced their pull out from the plan.
Also in a joint statement on Sunday, titled, “Re-AON to shut down operations amidst high cost of JET A1”, Arik Air Limited and Aero Contractors said they would continue operations.
They however supported the efforts by the AON to address the fuel price hike.
Read the full statement below:
“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.”
