British Airways meets ultimatum, relocates to new terminal

British Airways has relocated its operations to the new terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja Tuesday when it landed its B777-300 at 4:40 a.m.

The airline has, therefore, beaten the ultimatum given to all international airlines by Federal Airport Authourity of Nigeria (FAAN) to relocate to the new terminal on or before April 30.

The flight had 220 passengers and crew onboard comprising 207 passengers and 13 crew members as well as one infant.

With the relocation of the British Airways to the terminal, all the 12 international airlines operating in the airport have effectively relocated their operations to the terminal that was inaugurated in December 2018.

Regional General Manager, North Central, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr Sani Mahmud,  said the relocation of BA to the terminal would lead to full utilisation of the facility.

Mahmud, who also doubles as the Airport Manager for NAIA, said he was fulfilled that the airline had finally joined others in the terminal, adding that it would help the authority streamline its international operations.

He said the management would ensure that the facility is properly maintained and it enhances sanity in the terminal. (NAN)

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