Nigerian carrier, Aero Contractors, Tuesday, announced that it has reduced liability by 33 per cent and made a profit of 18 per cent from -69 per cent in 2022.
Mr. Ado Sanusi, the airline’s managing director, disclosed this during a press briefing.
He said through the kind gesture, billed to end in January next year, the company aims to give back to Nigerians and support them the during the Christmas season.
“We understand the economic hardship Nigerians are facing, especially with high ticket prices, and we know the holiday season is nearby.
“In the spirit of Christmas, Aero Contractors has introduced what we call pocket-friendly Christmas prices. These fares, starting at N80,000, will apply to all our destinations, allowing Nigerians to travel without excessive costs”, Sanusi said
As of Tuesday afternoon, a Lagos-to-Abuja economy ticket on Aero Contractors was priced at N99,643, while business class tickets were sold for N189,167.
Mr Sanusi noted that the airline came up with the initiative to ensure families can reunite during the festive period without breaking the bank.
“This is a way for us, as an organization with a long history of serving Nigerians, to give back to our loyal customers. We want to make it possible for families to meet their loved ones during this festive season without worrying about exorbitant travel costs,” he added.
However, he assured customers that despite the price reduction, Aero Contractors would remain profitable, having taken the current economic realities into account.