By Muhammad M. Isa
The Management of Turkish Airlines has debunked reports by some media organizations that the Airline Operator has suspended all its flights to and from Nigeria, saying that such reports are false
A statement from the Turkish Airlines Public Relations Department, said due to the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in various countries, it has been changing its flight schedules to several destinations around the globe in accordance with international and national authorities.
The Airliner however said due to the lowered load factors caused by the suspension of other routes, some flights will be undergoing cancellations in the month of March, to and from Nigeria.
The statement also said that Passengers with tickets to the cancelled flights will be able to get refund or change their tickets free of charge until the end of May, if they start the process until March/April depending on the route.
It assures its esteem passengers and the general public that it will continue to monitor the latest developments on the situation with the national and international health authorities and take appropriate precautions; nothing that it has been acting in accordance with the recommendations and instruction of World Health Organization, IATA, and related national and international authorities since the first week of January, 2020.
The Airline therefore calls on the passengers to complete the passenger self-reporting form distributed by the Federal Ministry of Health.