Overland Airways Resumes Flight to Akure Airport

Overland Airways has resumed domestic flight services from the Akure Airport to Nnamdi  Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja with effect from February 25, Capt. Edward Boyo, chief executive officer, Overland Airways has said.

With this new route, Overland Airways has now covered the whole of the South-west zone.

Boyo, said the resumption of flight services on the route is part of Overland Airways objective of improving inter-connectivity and facilitating social and economic ties across Nigeria.

The flight schedule shows that Overland  Airways  takes off from Akure to Abuja at 09.45am and  arrives  Akure  Airport at 10.45am  while the return flight from Akure will depart  at  11.00am  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'', Capt. Boyo added.