Poor visibility due to harmattan grounds foreign and domestic flights in Nigeria
Nigeria's aviation sector has been significantly affected by the harmattan, causing poor visibility and disrupting both domestic and foreign flights. The foggy weather has led to flight cancellations and delays across various routes, impacting business travelers and holiday plans.
The haze has forced airlines to divert flights to neighboring countries like Ghana, with some passengers stranded as a result. Several foreign carriers including Qatar Airways, Emirates, Delta Airways, and KLM have been affected, while Virgin flights have remained operational due to advanced onboard technology.
The most affected areas are reported to be Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Benin. The situation has been exacerbated by the absence of functional Instrument Landing Systems (ILSs) at the Murtala Muhamm...