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There had been reports that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had selected October 15 as the resumption date for international flights. In a tweet on Tuesday, the minister of Aviation said the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) only issued a routine 90-day notice to airmen (NOTAM). “International flight resumption date is not October. NAMA just issued a routine 90-day notice to airmen (NOTAM),” he wrote. “In liaison with health, foreign affairs & PTF COVID-19, we will announce the agreed date, regardless of the ban by Europe, UAE etc.and it may be earlier than October.”

Most people worry about the safety of the cabin air. For most modern aircraft types, the air supplied to the passenger cabin is either 100% fresh or is a mixture of fresh and re-circulated air that is filtered through HEPA Filters  of the same efficacy (99.97% or better) in removing viruses as those used in surgical operating rooms.   While the risk of catching an infection on an aircraft is typically lower than in a shopping center or an office environment, there are simple measures you can take to further reduce the risk of illness if you are traveling. These include practicing hand hygiene by washing them regularly with soap or an alcohol-based sanitizer, and not touching your face, especially eyes, nose, and mouth. While you must not travel when you are ill, should you experience symptoms suggestive of respiratory illness during or after a trip, seek medical attention and share your travel history with your health care provider. Most governments also provide clear instructions and

Domestic flights resumed today in Nigeria with operations between Lagos and Abuja. This was following the three month break forced by the Corona-virus pandemic. However, the turnout of passengers was low as witnessed at the Murtala Mohammed Domestic Airport. Passengers were seen wearing face masks, observing social distancing and adhering to other COVID-19 protocols. It was gathered that only five airlines have been given approval to fly. The approved airlines are believed to be Air Peace ,Aero contractors ,Dana,Arik and Ibom Air.

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced the new dates for resumption of flights on Wednesday.  Domestic flights will resume on July 8, this was according to a press statement signed by the Ministry of Aviation’s spokesperson, James Odaudu, Mr Sirika also disclosed that only the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja and the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos will commence operations on July 8. The Kano, Port Harcourt, Owerri, and Maiduguri airports will reopen to flights on July 11, while other airports across the country will join on the July 15.