About Aero Contractors Company Nigeria Lt
Aero Contractors - AJ is a Nigerian state-owned airline which operates out of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State.
It was formed in 1959 and registered in Nigeria in 1960. It was, at the time, a subsidiary business of the Dutch company, Schreiner Airways B.V. It became a company in its own right in 1973, with the Nigerian government taking a 40% stake. This was increased to 60% in 1976. The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria currently owns 60% of the company's shares, with the rest being owned by the Ibru family.
Aero Contractors currently has two divisions. Aero Nigeria operates scheduled passenger services between western Africa and Nigeria, while Rotary Wing provides helicopter services to the booming Nigerian oil and gas industry.
Aero Contractors was a victim of the Nigerian recession in 2015 when it ceased
operations temporarily. It has since resumed services and now has a fleet of seven aircraft,
serving 12 destinations.
| IATA Code | NG |
| Airline Hub | Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos |
| Fleet Size | 7 aircraft (as of Aug. 2019) |
| Number of Destinations | 15 |
| Airline Punctuality | ‘3.2 out of 10’ rating |
| Alliance | None |
| Loyalty Program | None |
| Inflight Magazine | Malimbe (Lifestyle, Features and Business) |
| Airline Website | www.flyaero.com |
Further information
Check-in information
Flyers can check-in online, via their website, or at the airport.
Online Check-in:
It's available 24 hours before departure. You can print your boarding pass.
Airport Check-in:
The airline has check-in desks at the airport. International long-haul flights check-in at the international airport. Short-haul flights check-in limit is 40 minutes before scheduled departure time. There's an online check-in option (for customers travelling with hand luggage only). It's recommended passengers arrive at the boarding gate 3 to 4 hours before departures.
Food on board
Aero Contractor introduced the now common in-flight meal programme, 'Aero SkySnax' menu, to Nigerian travellers in 2009. It allows passengers to order for snacks in-flight, from a menu consisting of delicious pies, sausage rolls, sandwiches, to cashew nuts served with beverages or water.
Cabin classes
Aero Contractor provides low fare Economy tickets and more flexible, Business Class tickets.
The Nigerian carrier is possibly one of the most affordable airlines in the market, despite an increasingly poor reputation for check-in and boarding operations.
You can book tickets online, subject to fare changes and availability. The airline's low fare packages are non-flexible. It has to be upgraded before departure, where the passenger has to reschedule flights.
Do not expect to get cheaper fares over the counter inside the terminal, as they always come with advance-booking terms and conditions.
Baggage information
Hand Luggage:
All passengers are allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage not more than 6 kg and 45cm x 33cm x 20cm. Anything extra will need to be checked-in. Carry valuable items including laptops, jewellery, cash, medicine and prescriptions in hand baggage. International flyers are required to carry a valid passport and visa (where required). Tickets are not transferable.
Checked Luggage:
Economy Class travellers are allowed maximum 20kg per bag and Business class a maximum of 30kg.
Infants & Children:
Children and infants must have parents present at check-in. Ticketed passengers - including parents - must show positive identification at check-in.
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