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| Dana Airline |
Dana Airlines said on Friday that it would start flying again on November 9.
This was stated in a statement by Kingsley Ezenwa, the airline's corporate communication officer, on behalf of Ememobong Ettete, the airline's accountable manager, in Lagos.
With effect from July 20, the airline's Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Air Transport License (ATL) has been suspended indefinitely by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
Musa Nuhu, the director general of the NCAA, explained the suspension by stating that the regulatory body had found that the airline was unable to fulfil its financial commitments and maintain safe flying operations.
Mr Ettete stated in the airline's statement regarding its intended resume that it will resume operations following the authority's audit's successful conclusion.
He said that the audit, for the airline, was a reengineering and restructuring process and had been successfully concluded.
Mr Ettete said that the audit was an extensive one, for the second time, and the airline also had a new management team fully in charge.
He said it was now well positioned, despite the current challenges and hostile economic environment, and concentrating fully on strengthening its operations efficiently for sustainable growth.
The official said that the airline remained committed to offering safe, reliable and exciting flying experiences to its loyal guests.
He expressed his gratitude to the NCAA for the audit process and the professionalism exhibited by the team of inspectors.
Mr Ettete noted that the audit had repositioned the airline as a vibrant and resilient brand ready to serve the industry.
For customers with unused tickets, he said that the airline, as a little token for its short absence from the market, had extended their validity for one year.
“A transfer option is available to customers and we shall be offering competitive fares as always, and gifting free tickets onboard our flights for the next 30 days from Nov. 9
“There would be a 24/7 customer service team always available to assist customers with any request of their choice on unused tickets and redemption.
“We wish to sincerely and once again tender our unreserved apologies to all our customers, vendors, travel partners, and corporate clients for the abrupt suspension of our flights,” he said.
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