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Panic as passenger dies aboard British Airways flight to Abuja

A Nigerian passenger, believed to be a retired Air Force officer whose identity has not yet been disclosed, reportedly died aboard a British Airways flight from London Heathrow to Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Airport sources confirmed that the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, according to The Punch. The deceased, said to […]

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British Airways, Air India, Finnair adjust routes amid Middle East tensions

British Airways, Air India, and Finnair have modified their flight routes to safeguard passengers, following Iran’s missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar on Monday. Escalating regional tensions have led airlines to steer clear of the Persian Gulf and other conflict-prone areas. As a result, travelers may face longer journeys, detours, or potential […]

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British Airways, Singapore Airlines, others halt gulf flights amid US strikes

British Airways and Singapore Airlines have suspended flights to the Persian Gulf, deepening travel disruptions after the US bombed three nuclear sites in Iran and Tehran threatened retaliation. Flight data from Flightradar24 shows British Airways cancelled multiple Dubai-bound flights and rerouted two aircraft overnight. A British Airways flight that departed Heathrow on Saturday night was […]

British Airways grounds flights amid Middle East tensions
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Virgin Atlantic, British Airways exclude Nigeria from current promotional fares

Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have excluded Nigeria from their current promotional fares, despite offering discounts on routes to several other countries. While both airlines recently advertised the promotions on their websites and sent emails to customers, Nigerian routes are not included in these offers, according to BusinessDay. “I have always said that foreign airlines […]

British Airways grounds flights amid Middle East tensions
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British Airways grounds flights amid Middle East tensions

British Airways has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv until Wednesday, citing escalating military conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The move comes as Israel intensifies airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, leading several other airlines, including Virgin Atlantic, EasyJet, and Ryanair, to also cancel flights. The ongoing hostilities have led […]

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British Airways launch refurbished lounge at Lagos airport

British Airways has unveiled its newly refurbished lounge at Lagos airport, following a six-month renovation. According to the Punch, this was disclosed in a statement sent by British Airways on Friday. The airline stated that the area has been creatively designed to offer passengers additional room to enjoy an improved food and beverage experience. Customers […]

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Terror alert: British Airways cancels London-Abuja flights

British Airways has called off flights scheduled to land in the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, from London, in the early hours of Saturday, days after foreign embassies issued terror alerts. Daily Trust reported that a BA83 flight from London-Heathrow to Lagos was abruptly redirected to the Abuja airport. The lack of appropriate notification infuriated passengers […]