FLIGHT OPERATIONS BEGIN AT ABUJA AIRPORTS NEW TERMINAL

The newly inaugurated international terminal at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has officially been opened for operations as Asky Airlines began operations at the terminal on Sunday. 

Asky Airlines B737-700 aircraft with flight number ET-AVP, which landed at the airport at 3:30 pm from Lome in Togo, had 91 persons on board comprising 85 passengers and six crew members according to the News Agency of Nigeria. Commenting on the maiden flight, the Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Mr. Saleh Dunoma, said the new terminal had been positioned to meet passengers expectations.

Dunoma said he expected other international airlines to move into the new terminal as soon as possible, saying it was a great departure from what was obtainable at the old terminal in terms of equipment and passenger facilitation. According to him, other airlines have to key in because you cannot compare this terminal and the old one because if you are looking for safety, passenger facilitation and comfort this is the place. 

The Regional General Manager, North Central, FAAN/Airport Manager, NAIA, Mr Sani Mahmud, said the maiden operation was hitch-free with the successful processing of 91 passengers on board Asky Airlines from Lome, Togo and the departing passengers to Ndjamena on the same flight. Mahmud gave the assurance that all the facilities in the terminal had been tested and certified perfect to handle all international flights, adding that the commencement of operation by Asky was a confirmation. 

(Punch )