The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has blamed bad weather conditions for the rescheduling/cancellation of flights in Nigeria and urged passengers to bear with airline operators for the action.
NCAA in a statement yesterday said; “The spate of flight cancellations and delays being experienced by passengers at the nations’ airports are attributable to adverse weather conditions.
“The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), therefore, wishes to advise all passengers to show understanding and exercise caution when airlines are rescheduling and canceling flights”.
The NCAA also assured Nigerians that “airline operators are strictly adhering to the regulatory guidelines enshrined by the Authority to conduct airline operations in Nigeria in the interest of safety”,
NCAA reiterated its earlier advice to airline Pilots to exercise maximum restraint when there is adverse weather forecast.
A weather alert had been issued earlier to sensitise all Pilots on the hazards associated with harmattan dust haze in flight operations at this time of the year.
The NCAA alert also served as a warning to aircraft captains to be aware of the obvious threat harmattan dust haze pose to aircraft particularly in the areas of low visibility.
Harmattan, which is prevalent at the cessation of rainy season leads to heavy fog, hence air–to–ground visibility is considerably reduced.
This makes airline operations unsafe and dangerous if not adequately put into consideration.
NCAA urged all Pilots to obtain adequate departure, en route and destination weather information and briefing from Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET).
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