The development means Nigerian passengers seeking to fly the UK carrier may have to go to the airline’s website to book flights and possibly pay with local or foreign debit cards.
The notice to the travel agents, which was obtained by Saturday PUNCH, read in part, “We’ve had to make some temporary changes to the way we sell our inventory in Nigeria. As a result, trade partners are currently unable to make new or service any bookings made in Nigeria at this time. “Existing bookings may still be serviced on both a voluntary or involuntary basis through our Global Engagement Centres and lines. Once a ticket has been revalidated or reissued, British Airways will take ownership of the booking. We remain fully committed to serving the Nigerian market and apologise for this temporary adjustment in operations.”
The development came barely a week after Middle East carrier, Emirates Airlines, announced the suspension of flights to Nigeria effective September 1, 2022. The Dubai-based carrier linked the development to the inability to repatriate $85m ticket sales proceeds. The International Air Transport Association, the Switzerland-based global body representing international airlines, had last week warned Nigeria that more carriers might suspend flights to Nigeria if the government failed to address the repatriation of the $464m trapped in Nigeria.All rights reserved.
These poliTIFCIANS can afford private jets,it does not concern them
This shit is really happening. Nigeria is broke. Even foreign companies want to japa. How many companies have come to Nigeria over these 7years? All we hear is they are leaving, repatriating their funds.
APC and Buhari are already crippling the economy top to bottom
They should continue to suspends operations in Nigeria, this will enable our local airlines to take advantage of the foreign airlines.
Next after Emirates Airways; what a time we're having! Amidst Nigeria expectation!
See how A GREAT country is being disrespected and disregarded.Only PeterObi will restore Nigeria's honor amongst nations.😏
naso