By Ayomide Otitoju
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has been awarded the British Airways Platinum Award for Punctuality and Safety Performance for the fourth consecutive time, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in ground handling services.
The prestigious Platinum Award recognizes SAHCO’s outstanding service delivery at British Airways’ Lagos station. The company achieved the United Kingdom carrier’s top accolade by consistently meeting or exceeding the adjusted door closure (aDC) target of 96% every month for four consecutive quarters, with no major safety incidents or repeat audit findings.
Helen O’Connor, British Airways’ Regional General Manager for the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, described SAHCO’s achievement as remarkable, commending the company for its unwavering commitment to punctuality and safety.
“Achieving this across an entire year is a remarkable testament to the excellence and reliability of your operation, and we extend our warm congratulations for this well-deserved recognition,” O’Connor stated.
Reacting to the award, SAHCO’s Managing Director, Adenike Aboderin, expressed delight at the recognition and attributed the success to the company’s dedicated workforce. She reaffirmed SAHCO’s commitment to maintaining industry standards, pledging continued investment in staff training and development to sustain the company’s track record of excellence.
