Dana Air to Resume Daily Flights to Owerri Next Month

Dana Air said it will recommence scheduled flight operations from Lagos to the Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri, effective July 11, 2016.

The airline disclosed this in a statement signed by Mr Kingsley Ezenwa, its spokesman, in Lagos.

According to Ezenwa, the addition of Owerri brings the current route network coverage of the airline to five destinations –. They include: Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo and Owerri.

‘’We are greatly delighted to extend our operations to Owerri,’’ said Obi Mbanuzuo, Accountable Manager of Dana Air.

Speaking further, he said Owerri is fast becoming a hub in Nigeria, and we feel very proud to once again extend our award winning service to the good people of Owerri, as we look forward to expanding our operations even further.’’

Obi, while assuring business and leisure travellers of pocket-friendly fares, said: from July, 11 2016, we will operate one daily flight from Lagos to Owerri with a return flight.

Commenting further, Obi said the weekend schedule will be slightly different.

Meanwhile, the airline has launched a promo for members of its frequent flyer program on social media.

The promo tagged: ‘Make a wish,’ strictly on twitter; entails guests to make any wish ranging from free tickets, extra baggage allowance, discounts, access to lounge, free miles, and the wish will  be granted by the airline.

Commenting on the promo, Mbanuzuo, said Dana Air’s vision is to be recognized and respected as Nigeria’s most reliable and customer-friendly airline, and this he says, the airline  will achieve by consistently demonstrating commitment to service and providing affordable regional air transport services that focus on innovation, quality and service excellence.