World Airways
links Atlanta with Nigeria
Peachtree City-based
World Airways last week began nonstop flights between Atlanta and Lagos,
Nigeria, capital of the most populous nation in Africa.
Under the contract
with Ritetime Aviation and Travel Services, Inc., World Airways will provide
weekly non-stop air services from both Atlanta and JFK International Airport
in New York to Lagos.
The JFK departure
is planned for June 1. The company will also begin flying between Houston
and Lagos Aug. 5. The program will utilize an MD-11 passenger aircraft,
and the initial contract is scheduled through Dec. 30 with a possible
extension through 2004.
Flight information
and reservations for this service can be obtained by going to Ritetime's
Web site at www.flyritetime.com or by contacting the company at 770-613-0011.
World Airways
is the first U.S. registered carrier to re-establish passenger flight
service to Nigeria since 1993. For more information, visit www.worldair.com.
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