 Intercontinental Airways
will become the newest
airline to storm Gambian
aviation industry soon.
The new
airline's Managing Director
boasts of "a safe and
cost-effective" airline. "We
have a commitment to
maintain safety, that is why
we choose The Gambia as the
country's aviation is also
effective," Captain Walter
Okakpu briefed Gambian
media.
With two 737 aircrafts,
Intercontinental planes
would fly to seven
destinations, including
Freetown, Dakar, Accra and
Lome. It also plans to cover
another seven destinations
outside Africa - Ireland,
Jedda, US, UK, Dubai, among
others.
One of the airline's planes
is expected to begin
operations on 15 June 2008.
Mr Okakpu said
Intercontinental whose
slogan is ‘Connecting the
World’has got a lot of
innovative packages,
including free flights, for
its prospective customers.
He also assured customers of
"effective and reliable
customer satisfaction."
"Initially we will be
operating with foreign
pilots while our pilots
undergo training. This is a
unique opportunity for those
who want to work hard to
come and join us," he said.
The airline said its tickets
will be sold at its partner
local banks. Its much
cheaper tickets be bought on
the internet.
Intercontinental has come at
a time when air transport
industry in Africa,
particularly West Africa, is
grappling with so many
critical challenges.
Afrol News,
16 May 08
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