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Overland Resumes flight to Akure Airport

… Introduces daily flights between Abuja and Akure

…Passengers can pay and book for their tickets online at

    www.overland.aero

 

Overland  Airways has said that it has recommenced  scheduled  domestic  flight services from the Akure Airport to the  Nnamdi  Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja with effect from February
25, 2013.

According  to the Chief Executive Officer of Overland Airways, Capt. Edward Boyo, the resumption of flight services on the Akure to Abuja route is part of   Overland   Airways  objective  of  improving  inter connectivity  and facilitating  social and economic ties across Nigeria. With this new route, Overland Airways has now covered the whole of the South-west zone.

Overland  Airways  flight to Akure will depart Abuja at 0945 in the morning and  arrive  Akure  Airport at 1045 while the return flight from Akure will depart  at  1100  and  arrive  Abuja  at  1200  noon every day of the week. Overland  Airways  service  on  Sundays  will depart Abuja at 1200 noon and arrive Akure at 1300. The return flight from Akure to Abuja on Sundays will depart Akure at 1330 and arrive Abuja at 1430.

Overland Airways will operate on this route all the days of the week except on  Saturdays  with  its fleet of modern ATR-42/72 aircraft. Passengers can also   book   and   pay  for  their  tickets  on  this  service  online  at www.overland.aero.

Capt.  Boyo  added "Akure  is  an important city in the South-west zone of Nigeria, and by linking it with the nation's capital city, Overland Airways will  bring  succour to the people of Ondo State and the neighouring states of  Ekiti  and  Edo. Overland's resumption of service to Akure will support the development drives of these states and other private initiatives geared at improving the socio-economic lives of their peoples".
 

"We  particularly would like to thank the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Dr.  Olusegun Mimiko and his Executive Council for their support. We assure air  travelers  in  Ondo  State  that  they  will  be treated to Overland's exceptional flight experience including our seamless check-in processes and courteous service," continues Capt. Boyo.

Overland  Airways  is  committed  to  delivering  safe and effective flight services that meet the needs of our customers.

Overland  Airways  is  an airline company registered to operate charter and scheduled flights. It  commenced  operations in 2002 with the aim of increasing the prosperity of the Nigerian hinterland by facilitating the transportation of government officials,  businessmen, investors and indigenes from one point to another, and  till  date, is a pride of Nigeria in the airline industry. The airline operates  a  fleet  of  modern  equipment  and  facilities  to provide high standard of services.

Overland Airways operates scheduled domestic flight services within Nigeria called "Business Flyer" and has succeeded in bringing air transportation to the  hinterland  of  Nigeria.  It  currently flies to Abuja, Asaba, Bauchi, Ibadan, Ilorin and Lagos.

A  multiple  awards  winning  airline, Overland Airways also offers charter services to all the airports in Nigeria and across West and Central Africa.