Green Africa’s operations disrupted over airline, lessor’s disagreement

Green Africa Airways said it has suspended its operations until after the Eid-Al-Fitr holidays as a result of a sudden and unexpected development with its aircraft lessors.

The airline that prides itself as a true version of low-cost airline in Nigeria said the issues it has with its aircraft lessors had prevented them from operating their flights over the next few days.

The Chief Executive Officer of Green Africa, Babawande Afolabi in a statement to its customers said, “In line with our commitment to transparency at Green Africa, I am reaching out to keep you informed of a sudden and unexpected development with our aircraft lessor that prevents us from operating our flights over the next few days”.

Afolabi further stated that despite the carrier’s efforts to manage the situation and avoid a disruption to their operating schedule in immediate terms regretted, “We will not be able to operate until after the Eid-Al-Fitr holidays”.

“We understand the inconcenience that this may cause to you, and we sincerely apologise to our valued gCustomers who will be impacted  by this disruption to our flight schedule”.

He explained that the carrier was actively working towards ensuring that they are able to resume operations in very short order.

Customers with existing bookings he said will receive direct communication from fCare regarding refunds, rebooking options and alternative travel arrangements.

He encouraged all the airline’s customers to visit its official website and social media channels for the latest updates.

Wole Shadare