In a bid to increase reach across Nigeria, Air Peace airline, one of Nigeria’s domestic airline made its maiden flight out of Lagos into Uyo on Sunday, December 18.
This development is coming at a time when airlines ply limited routes as a result of high operation cost. Passengers, who previously had limited options, now have several choices to pick from.
In a related development, the airline has assured air travellers that it has made adequate preparation with vendors for the supply of aviation fuel throughout the festive period and beyond to ensure hitch-free flight operations.
In a statement signed by Chris Iwarah, Corporate Communications Manager of Air Peace, said the airline was expanding its flight operations to Uyo in response to the yearnings of Akwa Ibom people and other air travellers in the region.
The airline said the timing of its maiden flight to the State was to give air travellers on the Uyo route a dependable alternative and cater to the huge traffic to the state during the yuletide.
“On Friday, September 9, 2016, we launched our Lagos-Benin-Lagos and Abuja-Benin-Abuja flight operations to give air travellers a reliable option.
“The launch has not only been a huge success, but has also drastically reduced the difficulties faced by air travellers on the Benin route. However, since the launch of Air Peace Benin operations, our numerous loyal customers and other air travellers have increased their calls on us to take our spectacular flight experience to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
“Akwa Ibom is a burgeoning economic and tourist centre in the South-South region of Nigeria. This status has led to a huge leap in the demand for air travel to and out of the state.
Unfortunately, that huge demand has so far been met with mostly disappointment.
Iwarah said Air Peace, therefore, felt it was time to respond to the yearnings of our numerous loyal customers and other air travellers to expand to the state. And there is no better time to do that than this yuletide when a lot of Nigerians and foreigners will be accessing Akwa Ibom for one activity or the other.
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