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Benin Airport runway closure disrupts airline operations as United Nigeria, Air Peace suspend flights

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Benin Airport runway closure disrupts airline operations as United Nigeria, Air Peace suspend flights
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Add us on Google United Nigeria Airlines has joined Air Peace in suspending flights to and from Benin Airport following a decision by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to close the runway after an excursion involving an Enugu Air aircraft on Thursday. Join the Premium Times WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You. Open in WhatsApp The airline confirmed on Thursday evening that all flights to and from the airport have been cancelled, pending the runway’s reopening.

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Add us on Google United Nigeria Airlines has joined Air Peace in suspending flights to and from Benin Airport following a decision by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to close the runway after an excursion involving an Enugu Air aircraft on Thursday. Join the Premium Times WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You. Open in WhatsApp The airline confirmed on Thursday evening that all flights to and from the airport have been cancelled, pending the runway’s reopening. While Air Peace had previously announced the suspension of its Benin operations, United Nigeria Airlines subsequently followed suit, citing the ongoing runway closure.

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