IN line with its route expansion, Overland Airways has commenced flight operations to Katsina State effective November 2.
The airline said the premium flight service will operate Mondays to Fridays between Katsina and Abuja airports providing two flights daily and a total of 10 flights each week. Morning flights will depart Katsina at 07:00 to arrive Abuja at 08:00 while evening flights will depart Abuja at 15:30 to arrive Katsina at 16:30.
This unprecedented service will give passengers the opportunity to travel out of Katsina first thing in the morning, arrive Abuja, complete their business and then return to Katsina State same day.
Overland Airways is the first airline to have an aircraft based in Katsina State in order to serve the travel needs of its esteemed clientele.
According to the Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Aanu Benson, “Overland Airways plans to have a national coverage and offer wider connections for people in the hinterland and trade centres across the country.
This informed our decision to create this service for the people of Katsina. Our promise to our esteemed customers is that we will continue to offer and deliver innovative and unique services. Adding that, “Overland Airways is flying for you”.
She said that Overland Airways Business Flyer will offer same day return flights, on-time departure and arrival and value-added customer service to passengers on the Katsina – Abuja route. It will operate the flight services with the airline’s state-of-the-art B1900D specially adapted to operate effectively in the typical weather conditions associated with northern Nigeria .
A statement from the airline said the B1900D provides ample legroom and a comfortable interior that ensures a stress-free passenger experience for the duration of the flight. Its single aisle and spacious cabin offers a relaxed ambience to passengers while in the air.
Industry stakeholders confirmed that Overland Airways’ expansion to Katsina will facilitate the opening up of the State to investors and leisure travellers who are in search of new opportunities and destinations. It will further promote trade, tourism and create opportunities for social and economic development within the state and between Katsina and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).