Virgin Atlantic to resume London-Lagos flights September 10

Virgin Atlantic has announced that flights from Lagos to London will resume on September 10.

This comes after Hadi Sirika, the minister of aviation, announced that Nigeria would open its airspace to commercial flights on August 29.

A statement by the airline to have said all passengers will be provided personal health packs which will contain three medical-grade face masks to be worn on-board, surface wipes, and hand gel.

The British airline said it has taken other measures taken to ensure customers have a safe flying experience including the use of electrostatic spraying of high-grade disinfectants in all cabins and lavatories before every flight and enhanced thorough cleaning practices at check-in and boarding gates.

“Economy and premium economy customers will now enjoy a ‘Fly safe, eat well’ meal box, which incorporates a choice of two hot meals, cheese and biscuits and a dessert pot washed down with a choice of wine, beer, soft drinks and bottled water,” the statement read.

“Upper-class customers will receive a choice of three hot meals, desserts, including cheese & biscuits and a ciabatta roll, all delivered to their seat on a tray.

“All customers will receive a second meal service which, on day flights from the UK, includes the delicious Mile High Tea in collaboration with celebrity pâtissier Eric Lanlard.”

Commenting on flight resumption, Justin Bell, Virgin Atlantic’s commercial manager, said: “We are delighted to be able to relaunch flights between Lagos and London Heathrow, showcasing our brand new A350-1000 aircraft.

“We will always ensure that health and safety remain our number one priority, whilst keeping our signature Virgin spirit and our teams have been working tirelessly to implement new measures and evolve our customer experience. We are looking forward to welcoming customers back on-board, taking them to the skies safely and in true Virgin Atlantic style.”

“The health and wellbeing of our customers and crew is at the centre of all our operations and that includes social distancing at the airport and on-board wherever possible, meticulous cleaning of the aircraft and individual health packs for all customers, containing medical-grade face masks, hand sanitizer and surface wipes.”

The airline also advised passengers to arrive at the airport three hours before their flights are due to leave.