IATA suspends Arik from airline’s billing system

Nigerian carrier, Arik Air, which was recently taken over by the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) following huge indebtedness, has been suspended from IATA Billing and Settlement System (BSP). However, IATA clarified that the airline is still a member of the global body. IATA Area Manager, South West Africa, Samson Fatokun said Wednesday that the organisation is working with the new management of Arik to resolve the development. “The airline’s suspension from the IATA financial systems does not affect its IATA membership or IOSA registered status. Arik Air remains a member of IATA and a fully IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registered airline”, said Fatokun. <br/>