ValueJet unveils plans for Lagos–Accra route

Nigerian service, ValueJet, has introduced concluding plans to start direct flight operations between Lagos and Accra, with its inaugural service scheduled for 30 March, as a part of efforts to deepen regional connectivity throughout West Africa.

The airline disclosed that day by day flights on the Lagos–Accra–Lagos route will depart from the brand new terminal at Murtala Muhammed Worldwide Airport, Lagos, at 8:00am, whereas return flights from Accra to Lagos are scheduled for 9:00am. The airline made this recognized by an announcement made obtainable to journalists on Monday.

Passengers, in keeping with the airline, can start reserving for the service by its official web site.

The launch of the Accra route marks one other milestone in ValueJet’s regional enlargement drive, approaching the heels of its profitable worldwide operations to Banjul, The Gambia. The airline additionally hinted at plans to increase its community to different West African locations, together with Cotonou and Malabo.

Talking on the event, the Managing Director of ValueJet, Omololu Majekodunmi, described the Accra route as a strategic transfer aimed toward strengthening regional air connectivity and financial integration.

Majekodunmi stated, “We’re thrilled to start our regional service with the inaugural flight between Lagos and Accra, slated for 30 March 2026. This can be a vital step for ValueJet as we broaden our community past Nigeria and throughout the African continent.”

He famous that the brand new route is anticipated to play a vital position in boosting tourism, commerce, and cultural exchanges between Nigeria and Ghana.

He defined, “With this new route, we purpose to boost connectivity between Nigeria and Ghana, fostering tourism, commerce, and tighter financial and cultural ties.

“ValueJet stays dedicated to delivering distinctive providers to our passengers, and we invite travellers between Nigeria and Ghana to decide on ValueJet and expertise one of the best of our service providing.”

Majekodunmi additional expressed optimism in regards to the broader financial influence of the service, noting that it might open up new alternatives for companies and people throughout the area.

Whereas expressing hope, he added, “We’re hopeful our Accra–Lagos–Accra service will make seamless connection between Nigeria and Ghana an thrilling risk, in addition to enhance the economic system of the 2 nations in unimaginable methods.

“We’re proud to play an element in bridging distances and fostering nearer financial ties between the folks and companies of Nigeria and Ghana, and past, and opening new alternatives for commerce and tourism.”

To assist its rising community, the airline not too long ago inducted a CRJ-1000 plane into its fleet, a transfer it stated would strengthen each its regional and home operations.

As a part of efforts to draw passengers, ValueJet stated travellers on the brand new route would profit from promotional gives, unique fares, and particular journey packages designed to make the service extra interesting.

The airline additionally assured passengers of a seamless journey expertise, citing its fame for high quality service and its collaboration with the Ghana Airports Firm Restricted.