Ghanaian based airline, Malaikair is set to commence flight operation in November connecting West Africa to the Caribbean from its base in Accra.
The airline’s Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, Prince Richard Nwaobi said Malaikair will operate from Accra the Capital of Ghana connecting Lagos and Abuja.
Speaking with Journalist at the just concluded 20th edition of Akwaaba African Travel Market, Nwaobi said Malaikair is still working on its permit to do non-stops flights from Lagos to the Caribbean, and also partnering with Nigerian domestic carriers.
He added that the airline will be operating the Bombardier Q400 NG for it regional operation and the Airbus A330s for its international operations.
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He stated that the airline will fly twice daily from the Lagos airport and twice daily from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport once it commence operations in November.
He said: “We plan to start flying active operations in November. But coordinating from Accra, Lagos, Abuja, and we are working out a deal with an eastern regional airport that is not certified yet.
“Right now we are based in Accra. We are still working on permits to do non-stops from Lagos. But also recognize you have local carriers here.
“We don’t want to come in with that imperial mentality. So it will be easier to partner with maybe Ibom Air. We will also fly twice daily to Lagos, daily to Abuja.
“And then once we get an eastern airport partner, we are interested in Asaba or Enugu. So, that we can cover the three sides of Nigeria, east, west. And start with that. Then eventually get permits to be able to fly from Lagos non-stop to those locations as well.”
He pointed out that Malaikair decided to operate from the Ghanaian capital because of its Pan African posture.
