Arik resumes flights after disruption by cabin crew

Arik Air has resumed operations after several hours of strike action embarked by the cabin crew.

The cabin crew were agitating for improved welfare and the execution of promises made to them by the airline management.

Several passengers were travelling for Christmas and other activities were stranded at the airport as a result of the strike action.

According to the statement issued by Banjo Ola, the airline’s spokesperson, flight resumed after the cabin crew held a meeting with the management, which assured them that their expectations would be met.

“The cabin crew members of our flight operations team earlier this morning embarked on a work-to-rule action which led to the disruption of some of our flights out of Lagos. The dispute has been resolved amicably and our operations are now back to normal with flights leaving for their destinations with minimum delays.

“We assure our customers, especially those traveling during this festive season that we will do our best to ensure they get to their destinations safely. We sincerely apologise for the disruption in our operations. We see this unfortunate event as a temporary setback to the new Arik brand we have built in the last 10 months,” the statement said.

The airline also assured travellers that measures had been put in place to ensure a hitch free operation during the remaining period of the yuletide.

 

IFEOMA OKEKE