Nigerian airline Arik Air has rolled out a new mobile app that allows customers to book and pay for air tickets
The app, which can also be downloaded on tablets, will provide passengers with an ‘easy-to-use interface,’ the airline’s spokesperson said in a statement.
According to Arik Air, the payment system is simple because the app is exclusive to Arik, there are no extra fees from third-party booking services, providing customers with the best available rates.
“The app also includes a ‘Remember Me’ feature, allowing customers to easily pick a card from a list of their registered cards without needing to enter full details of their bank card each time they make a purchase,” the statement read.
Global chief executive officer, Arumemi-Ikhide, said that the airline is the first in West Africa to launch a mobile and tablet booking app.
“The popularity of mobile commerce has increased massively in Africa and we are delighted to offer customers a dedicated booking app to enhance our service,” Ikhide stated.
“Mobile penetration far exceeds the reach of the Internet in Nigeria and West Africa and additions like this help to position Arik as a 21st Century operator, using cutting edge technology to improve ease of service and customer interaction,” he added.
