Air
France-KLM management said it is working hard to meet its target in two
years just as it said Nigeria is a very strategic market for the
airlines.
The
management, which said it has great plans to be closer to its loyal
customers in Nigeria and other destinations, disclosed that the carrier
would do more to satisfy its customers despite the challenge of
financial difficulties it faced last year.
Christian
Herpin, the airline’s general manager, made the disclosure in an
interactive session with journalists in Lagos recently.
Herpin,
who was in company of Cosmando Byarugaba, the airline’s commercial
director (Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone), disclosed that the
Charles De Gaulle Airport, Paris was the key to its success, coupled
with its first class lounge, which he said they are very proud of.
The
membership of the Sky Team Alliance, he noted, places the airline in
pole position as the first choice airline to Europe and other
destinations from Nigeria, hinting that Air France-KLM enjoys
partnership with six other members in the country.
Herpin
said Nigeria is a very strategic market for the airline, stressing that
major airlines in Europe are now concentrating their operations on long
haul services in Africa, Asia and Middle East.
“Despite
the high cost of fuel hitting us in Europe, we increased our seat
capacity by eight percent. That means, African market is growing and
developing. Many investors are coming to invest. We don’t have this
figure anywhere in the world except in China.”
Herpin said the airline’s load factor to Abuja and Port Harcourt has recorded a resounding success.
“Air
France resumed operations to Port Harcourt and Abuja April last year
and the load factor has been incredible. On KLM side, we just started
our brand new World Business Class cabin with full flat seats, wide
screen, beverages onboard with fantastic meals. Schipol Airport has
always been top of the class for transit passengers.
Article Accredited :Business day
No comments:
Post a Comment