Airline Competing With Air Peace Slashes Price for Passengers Travelling to Abuja, Lagos, Others

• Aero Contractors said passengers will pay at least N80,000 for domestic flights throughout the holiday season
• According to the airline's managing director, the company wants to support and give back to Nigerians over the Christmas season
• Ado Sanusi stated that the airline is certain that despite the price cut amid the economic situation, the airline would remain profitable

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One of Nigeria's oldest airlines, Aero Contractors, stated that over the holiday season, passengers will pay a minimum of N80,000 for domestic trips.

The managing director of the airline, Ado Sanusi, told reporters on Tuesday, December 3, that the ticket price will be the same for all of Aero's routes.

Through the gesture, which is scheduled to conclude in January of next year, Sanusi stated that the company hopes to help and give back to Nigerians throughout the Christmas season.

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Aero's business class ticket cost N189,167 as of Tuesday at 1:40 pm, while the economy ticket from Lagos to Abuja cost N99,643, The Cable reported.

“So, Aero contractors has decided to announce a Christmas initiative, we call them, pocket-friendly Christmas prices. These prices are designed to allow Nigerians to travel to all our destinations without paying too much.

“And this is in the spirit of giving, which is the spirit of Christmas. We believe that as a company, this is just a very old history of understanding its customers. We believe it’s time for us to give back to our customers.

“Our prices will start from 80,000 to all of our destinations, and we intend to make it affordable to flying public. And this is to allow the flying public/families to meet their loved ones during this Christmas season,” he said.

According to Sanusi, the aviation company has researched the nation's economic climate and is confident that the price reduction will continue to generate profits for Aero.

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Additionally, he stated that the company's fleet of three aircraft would be adequate for all of its operations, emphasizing Aero's intention to remain moderately reliable.

The managing director called on the nation's other airlines to return the favour to its patrons.

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The regional manager of RwandAir, Dennis Rwiliriza, stated that a sales forum will be conducted in Lagos at the Gardens Event Centre, GRA Ikeja.

In addition to collecting comments to increase sales, the event sought to give travel agents product information and updates on RwandAir's services.

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Source: Legit.ng