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First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) - Travel - Nairaland 3t5v1g
First Commercial Flight To Akwa-ibom From Abuja Airport (with Arik Air) (44142 Views)
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| Oboma1(m): 9:47pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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I was fortunate to be amongst the first engers that flew in the first Commercial flight to Akwa Ibom Airport via Arik Air. This was on the 26th of November, 2009. Here are some pictures.
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| Oboma1(m): 9:50pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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The aircraft at the tarmac after landing at the airport.
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| Oboma1(m): 9:52pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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The aircraft still on ground at Akwa Ibom State Airport
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| Oboma1(m): 9:54pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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engers Boarding Arik Aircraft at Abuja International Airport.
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| Oboma1(m): 9:56pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Oboma1: This was actually when the aircraft had landed at Akwa-Ibom state airport. People were so excited, as it provided short cut, instead of going through Portharcourt or Calabar. You can see people snapping pictures. It was a rare privilege! |
| Oboma1(m): 10:03pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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People still trying to disembark at Akwa Ibom Airport
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| Oboma1(m): 10:05pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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People still waiting for the aircraft's door to be opened
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| pamaram(f): 10:06pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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how long was the flight?
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| redsun(m): 10:09pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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I will rather walk than fly in nigeria with the appalling air safety,records,flying is like a suicide bid in nigeria.A country that can't understand and maintain common horse transport,how can she handle the highly sensitive air transport?You guys think this whole shit is joke,we are on the road to doom,we are not evolving,we are backsliding. By now we should be building aircrafts but common bicycles,we don't the concept yet. |
| Oboma1(m): 10:09pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
pamaram: It was actually 50 minutes, and we paid N18,500 (perhaps inaugural fare). I saw it to be expensive though. |
| Oboma1(m): 10:10pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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Some onlookers that came to welcome the aircraft.
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| Oboma1(m): 10:12pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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The FAAN staff that was sent from Lagos to co-ordinate FAAN activites. He headed the team.
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| Oboma1(m): 10:14pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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A team of other security personnel.
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| Oboma1(m): 10:15pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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Some other officials at the scene.
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| Oboma1(m): 10:18pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Oboma1: In actual fact, the white man was the leader of Arik Air team to that airport. He came with the aircraft. In the picture also, are some media men trying to gather information. |
| Oboma1(m): 10:20pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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Some pictorial documentation of the epic event
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| Oboma1(m): 10:21pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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Another shot
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| Oboma1(m): 10:23pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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This is inside the building.
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| Oboma1(m): 10:25pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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This is the arrival hall. People are waiting for the baggages.
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| Oboma1(m): 10:25pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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This is another view
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| Oboma1(m): 10:27pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Oboma1: Another view of the arrival hall. |
| Oboma1(m): 10:29pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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After collecting one's baggage
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| Oboma1(m): 10:32pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
Oboma1: The vehicles outside are the ones of the governor's, who also came to witness the epic event. I know the airport project is another avenue to embezzle money. The $3.1m saga is still lingering in ears. |
| Oboma1(m): 10:34pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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Arik staff waiting to check baggages leaving the building.
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| Oboma1(m): 10:38pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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Arik staff tearing off my baggage tag, and giving me the other slip.
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| Oboma1(m): 10:40pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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Baggages being displayed at the floor. There is no conveyor belt. 
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| Oboma1(m): 10:41pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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Another view.
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| Oboma1(m): 10:49pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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Outer part of the airport building.
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| Oboma1(m): 10:52pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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Another view of the building.
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| Oboma1(m): 10:53pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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Another side view of the arrival hall
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| Oboma1(m): 10:56pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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A section of the Departure Hall.
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| Oboma1(m): 10:58pm On Dec 11, 2009 |
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Another view of the Departure Hall.
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