Green Africa Airways gives 365 free tickets to customers
…celebrates 365 days in operation
Green Africa, a value carrier with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, is giving 365 free tickets to its esteemed clients and stakeholders, as it marks one full year of successful operations.
The airline, which has weathered many challenges in the difficult operating environment, attributed its survival and success to the support and patronage it has enjoyed in the past 365 days from its loyal clientele and other stakeholders.
It would be recalled that the airline, which commenced operation with a Lagos-Abuja-Lagos flight on the 12th of August, 2021, currently flies to and from eight (8) destinations: Lagos, Ilorin, Abuja, Owerri, Akure, Port Harcourt, Benin, and Enugu, within Nigeria.
In a statement signed by the Brand Marketing Specialist, Green Africa, Omolara Kehinde, the airline said the journey so far has not been entirely smooth for the company given the current challenges facing the aviation industry in Nigeria, especially the increasing cost of Jet-A fuel and the fluctuations in exchange rates.
The airline, however, said the challenges have seen the relatively “baby” company reschedule flights and, in some rare cases, canceled flights outrightly. But despite this, the company has always prioritized the safety of its customers.
Obiukwu Mbanuzuo, Green Africa’s Chief Commercial officer, said, “ We appreciate all our gFliers who have flown with us these last 365 days. Our record of safely transporting 300,000 passengers on 6,261 flights proves that we are committed to reducing flight disruptions to the barest minimum having our goal of safely taking every Nigerian a step closer to their dreams.”
The founder and Chief Executive Officer of Green Africa, Mr Babawande Afolabi, in his remarks, conveyed his appreciation to all internal and external stakeholders who have helped bring his vision to reality.
He thanked The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and other 3rd party suppliers like the ground handlers, catering companies, and maintenance and security providers, including the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO), and other key government agencies that have been there to support the company on its journey so far.
“I would like to acknowledge our shortcomings, especially with flight disruptions this past year and we can only assure all gFliers that all hands are on deck to improve reliability, and timeliness as we ensure that we get each customer one step forward toward their dreams,” said Afolabi.
He added that plans are on the way to improve its services and assure customers, of a positive turnaround in three to four months.
According to him:” A lot goes into getting customers to their destinations. We appreciate all the -gTalents, from the aircraft appearance team who ensures that customers after checking in sit in clean aeroplanes to the captain who ensures every customer gets to their destination safely.”
The airline said its offer of 365 free tickets to customers excludes tax deductions.
To win a ticket, customers need to log on to the company’s website: www.greenafrica.com from Friday, August 12th, 2022 to Sunday, August 14th. Winners of the ticket are expected to travel between now and February 28th, 2023.
The airline said its mission, which is “To use the power of air travel to create a better future” has been the main driver of its operations and activities from “training and flight operations to change of fleet and going international.”
