FirstNation Airlines on Thursday announced the suspension of flight operations in the country to enable it to maintain its aircrafts.
A statement signed by the Head of Commercials of the airlines, Serah Awogbade in Lagos, said that the maintenance of the A319 fleet would be completed on or before September 15.
The statement stated that the airline
planned the maintenance well ahead, “notified passengers while the
flights are being currently loaded online, effective from September 15”.
It said that the measure was to ensure
that passengers continued to enjoy safe and reliable service that the
airline was reputed for.
“Current foreign exchange constraint,
coupled with over 70% devaluation of Naira partly contributed in no
small measure to this development. The airline’s plan remains on track
to reinstating service as advised herein,” it said, adding that it was
aware of a press statement by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on the issue.
It said that at FirstNation, safety was
its priority and it looked forward to reinstating service on completion
of fleet upgrade.
The NCAA in its statement earlier
explained that FirstNation Airlines was in the middle of an Engine
Replacement Programme for one of its aircraft.
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