Chinedu Eze
Nigeria’s domestic carrier, Ibom Air has announced that it is now a full member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
The airline in a statement said that “a whole new world of opportunities has been opened for Ibom Air has it becomes a full member of the International Air Transport Association.”
Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ibom Air, Mr. George Uriesi, said on the development, “We are delighted to have completed the administrative processes and to now become a full member of IATA”.
He added, “Apart from the multiple benefits Ibom Air stands to gain as a member of the Association, our membership particularly offers a whole new world of cooperation opportunities in the international airline community. We intend to tap fully into these as we expand our footprint into the region and continent”.
The Managing Director of Flights and Logistics Solutions Limited, Amos Akpan also identified other benefits for Ibom Air as full member of IATA.
“It simply means your documents synchronize with other IATA member airlines worldwide; documents like tickets and airwaybills; or cargo handling equipment like pallets and igloo, ”Akpan said.
