Originally Posted by
NickB
Very thick network within Nigeria but only a handful outside it and, as you say, they have a few things to 'work out'. I'd take RAM over Arik Air in a heartbeat.
RAM is ok, but they share the same geographic disadvantage as Tunisair. Being so close to MAD puts them in competition with IB on many routes. RAM doesn't even fly to JNB. In this case, an improved Arik would provide more value in covering Nigeria and West Africa.
In addition, OW should seriously look at TAAG Angola. It looks as though they are buying new 777's and have resolved their safety issues with the IATA and EU. They have an decent sized network in southern Africa, along with routes to Brazil, Dubai, and Bejing.