Using the minimum capacity figures of 344 and 210 passengers for both carriers, the number of stranded passengers could be estimated at about 554 at the least. “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria wishes to inform the travelling public that ongoing airspace closures in parts of the Middle East are currently impacting flight operations to and from the region,” the statement read. Responding to the situation, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Michael Achimugu, confirmed that several flights remained grounded as authorities assessed the evolving security situation.
Author: Punch Newspapers
Published at: 2026-03-02 23:21:12
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