India has made its first direct India-Nigeria Air Bubble flight to Nigeria on January 01, 2020.
This was disclosed by the High Commission of India, Abuja via its Twitter handle on Saturday. The flight, which was conducted by Air Peace Airline, had 535 passengers on board.
READ: UK High Commission in Nigeria to replace expired visa for free, as it restarts operations
It tweeted,
- “Glad to facilitate the first India-Nigeria Air Bubble flight of 2021. APK 7804/7805 LOS-DEL-LOS @flyairpeace flight on 31 Dec/01 Jan carried a total of 535 pax. We thank authorities on both sides and shall continue to facilitate seamless travel. ?? ? ??”
READ: Reps, NIDO, Ghana government respond to attack on Nigerian residential building
Glad to facilitate the first India-Nigeria Air Bubble flight of 2021. APK 7804/7805 LOS-DEL-LOS @flyairpeace flight on 31 Dec/01 Jan carried a total of 535 pax. We thank authorities on both sides and shall continue to facilitate seamless travel. 🇮🇳 🤝 🇳🇬 @MEAIndia @NigeriaMFA pic.twitter.com/ZVXZ6QHF7u
— India in Nigeria (and Benin & ECOWAS) (@india_nigeria) January 2, 2021
READ: FG to slash import duties on tractors, buses, others in 2020 Finance Bill
What you should know
- In November 2020, the Indian High Commission in Nigeria facilitated Delhi-Lagos-Delhi air bubble flight.
- India created an air bubble arrangement with Nigeria in September 2020.
This was disclosed by the High Commission via its Twitter handle on Sunday. It explained that,
READ: Just in: FG bars Air France, KLM and other foreign airlines
- “The Transport Bubbles” or “Air Travel Arrangements” are temporary arrangements between the two countries aimed at restarting commercial passenger services when regular international flights are suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are reciprocal in nature, meaning airlines from both countries enjoy similar benefits.”