Accra bound British Airways flight returns to London over closure of Malian Airspace

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) have announced that a British Airways flight on its way to Accra had to return to London midflight.

A joint statement from GCAA and GACL said the consequences was due to the Airspace restrictions in Bamako, Mali on Friday, April 8, 2022.

That notwithstanding, the British Airways will operate two flights on today, Saturday April 9, 2022.

However, passenger handling and ticketing staff of the British Airways will be available to assist affected passengers and to also direct who who have been rebooked other carriers.

“The management of GCAA, and GACL would like to assure the travelling public that it will provide British Airways with the needed assistance for the smooth facilitation of affected persons,” part of the statement added.