UK Denies Nigerian Flight Landing Right To Evacuate Stranded Nigerians

Posted by Lanre Aerodove on July 13, 2020 in COVID-19 Travels | Comments : 0

The evacuation of Nigerians stranded in the United Kingdom scheduled for Monday, July 13, has suffered a delay as British authorities denied a Nigerian airline, Air Peace, landing right.

According to a statement by the Nigerian High Commission in London on Sunday, the evacuation flights from London Heathrow to Abuja and Lagos will now depart on Tuesday, July 14.

“This is to inform all prospective evacuees that have been issued tickets for the Air Peace flights departing on July 13, 2020, from London Heathrow to Abuja and Lagos, that due to landing clearance issues, the flights have been rescheduled to depart on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 10:00am from Gatwick Airport.
“Furthermore, Air Peace has contracted Air Partner to operate the flight on its behalf.
“In light of the foregoing, the mission wishes to extend its appreciation to the chairman and management of Air Peace Limited for ensuring that our stranded nationals in the United Kingdom return home safely.”
Another airline from the UK will now operate the evacuation flight from Gatwick airport to Abuja and Lagos at higher rates.