United Nigeria Airlines has been confirmed as a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
This was contained in a letter sent to the management of the company and directed to the Executive Chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo on Monday, October 9, 2023.
According to the letter which was signed by the Director General of IATA, William Walsh, the group expressed its excitement to welcome United Nigeria Airlines.
“It gives me great pleasure personally to welcome United Nigeria Airlines as an IATA member. IATA mission is to represent, lead, and serve the aviation industry and is the collective voice of some 300 Airlines from over 120 countries worldwide,” the Director General disclosed in the letter.
He added: “Our vision is to work together to shape the future growth of a safe, secure, and sustainable air transport industry that connects and enriches our world.”
The IATA Director General also notified United Nigeria Airlines that the group’s priorities “include improving global safety, protecting the industry’s ability to grow sustainably, driving digital transformation within the industry and becoming the trusted source for aviation data.”
The Director General further stated: “I sincerely hope that you, your airline, and employees will reap the full benefits of IATA membership.”
Speaking on the achievement, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the airline, Mazi Osita Okonkwo revealed that the IATA membership is a testament that United Nigeria Airlines is not far from becoming a global airline.
“The membership is a boost to our strategic engagements towards achieving our goals and becoming an airline that operates in accordance with global aviation standards.
“We welcome the admission into IATA membership and assure that it will propel us to exceeding customer expectations on safety, quick service delivery, and top-notch customer services,” Mr. Okonkwo said.
The airline had earlier been granted approval by the Federal Government of Nigeria to embark on direct flight operations into North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
