Arik Air launches flights to Dubai

Arik Air, West-Africa’s leading airline has added to its domestic, regional and international flight network with the launch of its flights to Dubai on July 28, 2014.
The launch was graced by an inaugural flight from Lagos to Dubai via Abuja with guests on board including Passengers, Arik Air management and Press men.
A departure ceremony was held at Murtala Mohammed International Airport with speeches from Dr Michael Arumemi-Ikhide, Group CEO, Arik Air, Mrs Sally Mbanefo, DG Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, Mr. Olu Owolabi, MD, SAHCOL and representative of MD, NAMA.
The traditional water cannon ceremony welcomed the maiden flight at Dubai International Airport.
All guests on board the inaugural fight were also given a special commemorative gift. 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.