A British Airways flight bound to land in Accra on Friday, April 8, has returned to London following airspace restrictions in Bamako, Mali.

 

According to the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), passengers of the outbound flight BA081 have been informed of the incident.

 

 

 

“Consequently, British Airways will operate two flights on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Details of the additional flights are to be communicated to passengers.

British Airways flight bound for Accra returns to London over Malian airspace closure

 

“British Airways Passenger Handling and Ticketing staff will be available this evening, Saturday, April 9, 2022 to offer assistance to affected passengers and also direct those who have been rebooked onto their carriers,” a statement issued on Saturday by the GCAA and GACL said.

 

 

Meanwhile, the travelling public has been assured that British Airways would be provided with the needed assistance for the smooth facilitation of affected passengers.

 

 

 

 

Read the full statement below: