Aero Contractors has announced Christmas fares starting at N80,000, the lowest in the domestic air travel market. The airline is offering these discounted fares as a gesture of appreciation for its loyal customers. With the average one-hour domestic flight fare around N120,000 during the holiday season, Aero’s N80,000 fare stands out.
The airline, Nigeria’s oldest carrier, has also revealed that it has turned a profit of 14% and reduced its liabilities by 33%, marking a significant turnaround after years of financial struggles. Under the leadership of Captain Ado Sanusi, Aero Contractors has rebounded from near collapse in 2017, when its operations were at a low point, and its Air Operator Certificate was at risk.
Sanusi, who is spearheading the airline’s recovery, announced that the company is now open to investment, with plans to expand its fleet and operations. The airline has also made significant progress in reducing debt, paying off outstanding worker dues, and strengthening its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services, now accredited to service aircraft from Morocco, Mongolia, Senegal, and Ghana.
With a fleet of three aircraft, Aero Contractors is focusing on reliable, affordable service during the Christmas season and does not plan to increase its fleet or destinations for now. However, the airline envisions a fleet expansion to 10 aircraft in the future.
