About Arik Air

Arik Air - W3 is one of Nigeria's premier airlines. It operates from two hubs, one at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, and another at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. It serves a network of mid-haul and regional destinations across Africa.

In 2006 Arik Air took over the facilities in Lagos that had been previously used by the liquidated Nigerian Airlines. Later that year, Arik Air began operating domestic flights across Nigeria.

In August 2006, Arik Air was given authorisation by the Federal Ministry of Aviation to commence flights to Amsterdam, Trinidad and Tobago, Madrid and London. In 2008,

Arik Air was granted permission by the US Department Of Transportation to fly to destinations in the USA.

It currently operates a fleet of 22 aircraft. These include 9 Boeing 737-700s and 4 Boeing 737-800s. It has now built up a network of services, mainly covering Nigeria and several other West African airports.

IATA Code	W3
Airline Hub	Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos
Fleet Size	22
Number of Destinations	17
Airline Punctuality	‘4.0 out of 10’ rating.
Alliance	None
Loyalty Program	Arik Affinity Wings
Inflight Magazine	Malimbe (Lifestyle, Features and Business)
Airline Website	www.arikair.com

Further information

Check-in information

Flyers can check-in online, via their website (mobile application), or at the airport.

Online Check-in:

Check-in online 24 hours before the scheduled international flight or not later than 5 hours before take-off. Local and regional flight checks in 4 hours before departure. You can print your boarding pass and save it on your device.

Airport Check-in:

Arik Air has check-in counters at different intervals in the airport. Passengers must arrive at the airport as early as possible for check-ins, custom and/or other protocols. Check-in counters close 30 minutes before departure (domestic flights), 45 minutes before take-off (regional flights) and 90 minutes before take-off (international flights).

Food on board

Arik Air offers snack packs of sandwiches accompanied with fruit juice on Economy class short-haul flights. The in-flight menu includes beverages, like coffee, beer, wine and select condiments of Nigerian cuisines on their business class and international flights.

Cabin classes

Arik Air commercial schedules operate in a mix of one-cabin (Economy Class) and two-cabin (Economy Class and Business Class) in fleets of Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Hawker planes.

The frequent fliers are a blend of travellers keen on exploiting affordable fare options, comfort or the modest factor of availability. Ironically, the airline has been the topic of inconsistency and rapid expansion in the last decade, yet a preferred option among the lots considering it’s domestic and regional reach.

You can book its Economy (Y) and Business Class (C) tickets online, subject to fare changes and availability. Its Business Classes are a good mid-point between Economy and Premium Economy of few global airlines, with more comfortable seating arrangement and somewhat enhanced service. There’s a curtain dividing Economy and Business Class yet, and service is slightly provided separately on either cabin. Business travellers are, in most cases, provided priority baggage privileges.

Baggage information

Hand Luggage:

All passengers are allowed carry-on baggage that must fit within the dimensions of 55 cm x 35 cm 25 cm and not more than 12kg (for regional flight) and 6kg ( for domestic flights). Passengers with extra-luggage must be checked-in and it attracts additional charges. Valuable items should be conveyed in the hand baggage. International flyers are required to carry a valid passport and visa (where required). Tickets are non-transferable.

Checked Luggage:

Passengers flying Economy Class are allowed 20kg of checked baggage, while Business Class passengers get a maximum of 30kg. Checked baggage must not exceed 90 x 70 x 43cm / 35 x 27 x 17 in dimension.

Infants & Children:

Contact the airline about checked-in baggage allowance for infants. Children and infants must be accompanied by their parents at check-in.