The management of Arik Air has relieved 300 members of staff of their appointments.

In statement to newsmen titled “Arik Air management declares 300 staff redundant”, the airline blamed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for the sacking.

The company explained that a redundancy package would be provided for the affected workers with the help of the aviation unions.

The statement read in part, “Arising from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the constrained ability of the airline to complete heavy maintenance activities and return its planes to operations, stunted revenues against increasing operational costs, the management of Arik Air (In Receivership) has declared 300 staff members redundant to its current level of operations.

“The leadership of the impacted unions has been contacted to negotiate a redundancy package for the affected staff.”