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What to Expect as Airports in Nigeria Prepare to Reopen

It is not news that the aviation industry worldwide is directly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Airports have been closed since March 23rd, with only evacuation flights, emergency, and essential flights allowed to commute. Essential flights include:


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Other than the above, salaries of airline workers were slashed and some have been forced to go on unpaid leave because airports were closed. Moreover, what was meant to be a suspension of all domestic and international flights has extended beyond expectations. On the 6th of May, the Nigerian Civil and Aviation Authority (NCAA) announced another extension of the flight ban restriction on domestic flights till Sunday, June 7th. However, this date is subject to change again depending on the preparedness of airlines.

Some basic guidelines have been put in place by NCAA to guide the preparation of airlines to reopen in Nigeria. Below are a few:

Once all these guidelines and requirements are adhered to, airports will be open for operation. With social distancing of 2 metres apart, you can expect long queues at the airport and a lot of time spent before boarding. The key is to ensure passengers are educated on the risks of flying this season and to ensure their safety within the premises.


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It is clear that for domestic flights of passengers and tourists within the country to resume, it won’t be business as usual. For now, there is a ray of sunshine as airlines anticipate resumption of domestic travel. With the interstate border lockdown and travellers itching to travel, there might be a rush for domestic flights. So get ready to embrace a new and improved Nigerian aviation industry.

Source

NCAA website


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