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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified airlines of the withdrawal of services to Osubi Airport, Warri, Gombe Airport and Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2).
Arik Air’s PR and Communications Manager, Mr Adebanji Ola, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Lagos on Saturday and seen by Veracity News.
“In a Notice To Airmen (NOTAM) issued on Saturday, December 8, 2018, FAAN stated that it will be withdrawing Aviation Security, fire fighting and rescue operations from Osubi, Gombe and MMA2 from midnight of Sunday, December 9, 2018.
Consequently, Arik Air will be suspending its flights to Osubi Airport, Gombe Airport and move Port Harcourt flights out of MMA2 from Monday, December 10, 2018 until further notice.” He stated
Mr Ola further advised Warri passengers to use Benin Airport as alternate while Gombe passengers are to use Bauchi Airport as alternate.
“Warri passengers are advised to use Benin Airport as alternate while Gombe passengers are to use Bauchi Airport as alternate.
“All Arik Air flights to Omagwa Airport Port Harcourt will as from the same date operate from Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal One otherwise known as General Aviation Terminal (GAT).
The statement continues, “Arik Air regrets any inconvenience the closure of the three airports may cause its esteemed customers.
The airline hopes the issue between FAAN and the airport authorities will be resolved soonest.”
