The ban earlier placed on some European carriers such as Lufthansa German Airline, and Air France/KLM Group by the Nigerian government from operating international flights into the country has been lifted. This development follows a series of bilateral talks between the Nigerian government and representatives of the airlines and their diplomats. Making the decision public, the Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika also added that Qatar Airways has been granted approval to resume flights to Abuja.
Sirika hinted at the possibility of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Port Harcourt International Airport and Enugu Airport accommodating foreign travellers before year end. It could be recalled that the ban came on the heels of the Covid-19 travel ban especially when Nigerians complained that European countries banned Nigerians from coming to their country while their airlines are allowed to fly into Nigeria daily, this prompted the government of Nigeria to retaliate by placing a ban on the airlines.
The Aviation Minister also noted that his ministry is working with the Ministry of Health, CACOVID & The PTF to open Kano, Port Harcourt & possibly Enugu airports before the end of the year. Also Lufthansa, Air France/KLM have been given go-ahead to resume.