Tag: Flight resumption
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WHO warns Nigeria, others on scheduled flight resumption
Ahead of the reopening of airports for the resumption of flights, the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Nigeria and other African nations to take effective measures to mitigate the risk of a surge in coronavirus infections. The global health body said while the opening of borders is vital for the free flow of goods…
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Flight resumption: Passengers, crew may undertake COVID-19 tests
Ahead of the recommencement of commercial flights in the country, there are signs that passengers and crew will undergo Covid-19 tests before every flight. This is contained in the Nigeria Economic Sustainability Plan prepared by the Economic Sustainability Committee chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. The plan made provision for free Covid-19 tests for all…
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FG to announce new date for flight resumption next week
The Federal Government has said it will announce a date for the commencement of domestic flight next week. The Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika explained that the sector was stalling the resumption of flight because it still needs to close some gaps. The minister also announced that a dry run test would be conducted in Murtala…
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COVID-19: No guidelines for flights resumption yet – FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is yet to release a post COVID-19 travel guidelines for air travellers. Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs, FAAN, said this known in a statement issued in Lagos on Saturday. She said: “Our attention has been drawn to a statement released by a certain…