Virgin Atlantic Airways has airlifted 26 million passengers in and out of Nigeria since it commenced flight operations 17 years ago between Gatwick International Airport, London and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
Within the period, Virgin Atlantic explained that it had flown 38,600,000 kms on the Nigeria route.
Head of Virgin Atlantic in Nigeria, Samuel Lindfield, explained that as the airline was transmitting into the 17th year, the airline was becoming an even more mature business and therefore, taking the time to re-invest in the community it serves.
Lindfield explained that for 17 years, Virgin Atlantic had been connecting friends, uniting families, flying people to epic business meetings, conferences and life-changing deals.
He said: “ It’s with immense pride that we celebrate 17 years of flying to Nigeria, connecting Nigeria to the world through our London hub. We are incredibly thankful for the loyalty Nigeria has shown us over the last 17 years, and we look forward to sharing an exciting future together.
“Virgin Atlantic has supported the careers of local Lagos entrepreneurs by linking them up with the Founder and President, Sir Richard Branson for long-term business mentoring. One of those entrepreneurs became the face of the latest media campaign. Corporate social responsibility activities have also delivered over 200kg of medical supplies to local maternity wards.”
He emphasised that the carrier was proud to convey not only some of the biggest corporations in the world to Nigeria, but also some of the fastest growing small and medium enterprise (SME) companies to and from Nigeria under the banner of the FlyingCo proposition.
He added that Virgin Atlantic through its operations between the two countries had changed the game in economy class by offering an upgraded economy experience including bonus miles, priority check-in and boarding as well as extra legroom.
