Enugu Air to Start Flights to London Gatwick Soon

Enugu Air will begin flights to London Gatwick on 10 December this year.

The airline is owned by the Enugu State Government. They believe this new service will improve international travel for passengers flying from Enugu and other areas in Nigeria to the UK.

Tolu Ita, the airline's Chief Executive Officer, announced on Monday that tickets for the new flights are already available for booking.

Mr Ita, who is also a captain, said this new route will give passengers another option for international travel.

The CEO mentioned that the service will be provided through a partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation. He added that the London flights will run four times a week using an Airbus A330-200, which will be managed under an arrangement with EuroAtlantic, a Portugal-based airline.

"The start of our London Gatwick service shows our commitment to increasing international travel options and fulfilling Governor Peter Mbah’s vision to connect Enugu to more opportunities worldwide.

"It is important that passengers from Enugu can start their international journey to London from their local airport, Akanu Ibiam International Airport. We are excited to make the trip from Enugu to London Gatwick possible for our passengers," he said.

Akinola Olateru, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Omni-Blu Aviation, praised the partnership. He explained that the aim is to enhance Nigeria's international air travel and offer more options for passengers.

"Our partnership with Enugu Air shows our dedication to improving Nigeria's international air connectivity and creating more options for passengers flying between Nigeria and the UK," Mr Olateru stated.

Ugonna Agubuokwu, Enugu Air’s Chief Operating Officer, spoke about the flight schedule. He said having four flights a week will give passengers more flexibility when planning their trips to and from London.