Airspace shut, reopens, aircraft diverted over Lagos airport inferno

Airspace shut, reopens, aircraft diverted over Lagos airport inferno

·         BA, Lufthansa, Emirates diverted to Abuja, Malabo ·         FAAN MD, Kuku, assures travellers of safety A significant fire outbreak at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 1 on Monday led to a temporary shutdown of the Lagos airspace and widespread flight disruptions. The airspace, however, was opened at about 7.30 pm, with Ethiopian Airlines being the first to take off at 7.40 pm after the aerodrome was opened. The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) was working…

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