NYC to JNB $886ai
Aug 20, 11, 9:06 am
#16
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Bergen
Programs: LH FT, Flying Blue Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 27
Originally Posted by SAHIBCHIK
I would not try Arik Air especially now when they are in financial trouble such as planes grounded and no catering for current flights due to unpaid bills.
Thanks for the heads up! With flights that cheap no wonder they have financial difficulties.
Aug 20, 11, 9:52 am
#17
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Represa CA
Programs: Hilton LT diamond, Hyatt diamond, Marriott LTte, AA LT plat, Seabourn diamond elite
Posts: 2,772
Originally Posted by NYC1K
If via LOS don't forget to add the cost of a VISA to Nigeria.
Aug 21, 11, 5:25 pm
#18
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: "Baron of Bayside," Long Island, NY
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I think this says it all....
Nigerian Officials Seize Arik Air Plane With Passengers On Board...Apparently the Airplane was repossessed on the taxiway by a creditor while passengers were on board awaiting takeoff.
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/flying...gers-on-board/
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/flying...gers-on-board/
Aug 22, 11, 1:50 pm
#19
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NRT / HND
Programs: AA EXP, Former UA 1K
Posts: 4,460
Never heard of this airline before today, but surprisingly their business class seems to be quite nice.
http://www.arikair.com/Home.aspx?location=Nigeria
Certainly better than a number of airlines in the 3 alliances. (Realize this deal is for economy, but was impressed nonetheless)
http://www.arikair.com/Home.aspx?location=Nigeria
Certainly better than a number of airlines in the 3 alliances. (Realize this deal is for economy, but was impressed nonetheless)
Aug 22, 11, 2:24 pm
#20
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Bergen
Programs: LH FT, Flying Blue Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 27
Originally Posted by dvs7310
Never heard of this airline before today, but surprisingly their business class seems to be quite nice.
Aug 22, 11, 2:54 pm
#21
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Washington, D.C.
Programs: UA Premier 1K: PlAAtinum; DL SM, MM; Marriott Gold; CO Plat Emeritus; NW Plat Emeritus
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The A345s that fly the New York route are not actually Arik planes; they're flown for Arik by a Portuguese carrier, HiFly. I know someone who flies them, and understand they (HiFly) are a first-rate operation.
JNB I believe is Arik itself. Good luck.
JNB I believe is Arik itself. Good luck.
