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Normalcy Returns at Lagos International Airport as Electricity is Restored

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 Yes, there was power outage at Nigeria’s busiest airport; Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos over the weekend specifically on Saturday and Sunday but the good news is that the incident has been rectified and power restored. Airlines went through untold difficulties to manage flight operations while passengers where worst hit by the inconveniences .Both flight check in, boarding, arrivals, baggage handling and every aspect of flight operations were negatively affected. The comfort of both departing and arriving passengers was hugely compromised. The General Manager, Public Affairs of FAAN has apologised to airlines and passengers but what is actually needed is long term solution to forestall a recurrence. Dati explained that repairs have been carried out on the transformer and light is now restored. One can only hope that the Airport Managers will do what is required; and that is to ensure that airport facilities function at optimum level all the time.

Nigeria’s Aviation News Headlines for Monday August 29, 2016

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    It’s another beautiful Monday! Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, remember to plan your trips to get the best deals for the week. As usual, find the headlines below and follow the links to get the details. I am sure you will have a great week.   Power Outage Mars Flight Operations at Lagos International Airport International airlines are finding it difficult to operate scheduled commercial flights from the international terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, following a severe power outage which started late Saturday. The Lagos international airport gets its power supply both from the national grid and from its independent power plant. Daily Sun however learnt that both power sources had failed to work on Saturday and Sunday thus throwing up the entire airport into a state of darkness and disrupting the ability of airlines to make use of the requisite facilities that could enable them take off and land...