As Nigerians look forward to the proposed opening of local flights within the Country on 8 July, 2020. The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has spelt out new rules on domestic flight.
Sirika during the Presidential Task Force, PTF on Covid-19 briefing in Abuja on Monday, July 6, 2020 said that food would no longer be served on domestic flights when operations resume, noting that the decision is part of effort to curb the spread of corona virus on flight.
“For domestic operations there will be no food. No food to be given to reduce contamination level and we will allow you to come with your mask.
He added that the purpose of cabin isn’t for tea serving but to inspect the air sick one.
“They came into the industry because of people who were getting air sick, so we thought we would be putting nurses in the airplane to look after those people who are sick”.
“They want to now give you Tea because many people don’t get sick anymore. They will give you a coffee, offer you food, drinks and so on”.
Modupe Arotolu
