07 December 07

VIRGIN NIGERIA SET FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON-INCREASES FLIGHT FREQUENCIES TO VARIOUS DESTINATIONS

In anticipation of an increase in Customer demand over the Sallah and Christmas seasons, Virgin Nigeria has announced an increase in frequency of flights on some of its destinations. The proposed routes are from Lagos to London, Calabar, Sokoto and Owerri. This is in addition to the special one off charter flight to Dublin Ireland also planned for the festive season.

Speaking on the additional flights, the Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Yemi Osindero said Virgin Nigeria is conscious of the demands of the flying public to increase frequencies so as to better serve them. “Increasing our frequency at this time is part of our commitment to ensure our Customers find it easier to get to their loved ones over the festive period. With our hub located in Murtala Mohammed International airport, Customers are guaranteed convenient and seamless connection from our international to our domestic services” Dr. Osindero stated.

Virgin Nigeria’s exclusive 64kg of 2 pieces of 32kg luggage (and 6kg for hand luggage) is still available on our London and Johannesburg services while 20kg luggage allowance alongside 6kg of hand luggage is available on the domestic service.
 

About Virgin Nigeria:

Virgin Nigeria is Nigeria's private sector flag carrier, 51% owned by Nigerian institutional investors and 49% owned by Virgin Atlantic. The airline was formed in September 2004 when the Federal Government of Nigeria announced the selection of Virgin Atlantic Airways as the strategic investor and technical partner in this exciting project.

Based at its hub at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, Virgin Nigeria has set about developing a global network of domestic, regional and international routes from its home base in Lagos. It is currently serving domestic routes in Nigeria; regionally within West and Central Africa, and inter-continentally to Europe. Virgin Nigeria is committed to provide the Nigerian and West African market with a commitment and vision to deliver sustained performance, service and growth. Virgin Nigeria has interline agreements with leading International carriers. For more information, visit www.virginnigeria.com.

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