Arik Air Launches Flights to the UAE with an Exciting Trip to Dubai!

On Monday 28th July 2014, Arik Air expanded tourism and business growth as they launched new service between Nigeria and the UAE.

On the day of the launch, Arik had its inaugural flight from Lagos to Dubai via Abuja with regular passengers, Arik Air management and men and women of the Press.

A departure ceremony was held at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport with speeches from Dr Michael Arumemi-Ikhide (Group CEO, Arik Air), Sally Mbanefo (DG Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation), Olu Owolabi (MD, SAHCOL) and a representative of MD, NAMA.

Adebanji Ola (ARIK AIR PR & Communications Manager)

Dr. Michael Arumemi –Ikhide (ARIK AIR Group Chief Executive Officer & President)

Sally Mbanefo (DG Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation)

Olu Owolabi (MD, SAHCOL)

Representative for MD of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)

Chris Ndulue (ARIK AIR Managing Director)

Tosin Ajibade (OloriSuperGirl) & Bunmi Odunowo

The traditional water cannon ceremony welcomed the maiden flight at Dubai International Airport. All guests on the board the inaugural fight were also given a special commemorative gift.

Tosin Ajibade (OloriSupergal)

Beatrice Lawale (Photo Blogger)

Bukola Oketumbi (From Channels), Ola Adebanji (From Arik Air) & Sola Taiwo ( From AIT)

David & Captain Adetokunbo Adekunbi (ARIK Air Chief Pilot)

Chris Ndulue (ARIK AIR Managing Director) & Siva Ramachandran (Arik Air Senior Vice President-Commercial)

The pressmen on the trip were treated to a Dubai city tour, desert safari and boat cruise by Arik Air’s General Sales Agent (GSA) in Dubai, Dadabhai Travel.

For more information, Please visit www.arikair.com | Call their Customer Care on +234 (0) 1279 9999, +234 (0) 1906 7000 | Send an e-mail to [email protected].

Photo Credit
Pictures by Beatrice Lawale For Benedetto Photos
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