FG announce date for resumption of domestic flights

The Federal Government on Monday announced plans to open airports for domestic flights from June 21st.

The National Cordinator of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 Babangida Aliyu, during a press briefing on Monday said the aviation sector is working on the protocol for the operation of domestic flights from June 21st.

He added that airlines will ensure social distancing by reducing passenger capacity

Aliyu said

“The aviation industry is requested to start developing protocols to allow for domestic flights to resume anytime from the 21st of June onwards.

“Airlines must ensure physical distancing by reducing passenger capacity and ensure the provision of sanitisers and personal protective equipment as well as carrying out temperature checks at the point of entry and departure and ensuring that airports are not congested by either travellers or airports staff.”