Due to the closing of the airspace around Bamako, Mali, a British Airways commercial flight bound for Accra from London was forced to make a detour on Friday, April 8, 2022.
According to a statement made by Ghana Airports Company Limited, all passengers have been informed of the situation.
“The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) would like to advise the general public that British Airways’ Flight BA 081 outbound flight (London-Accra) was unable to arrive in Accra on Friday, April 8, 2022, due to airspace restrictions in Bamako, Mali.” As a result, the BA flight was forced to return to London. According to the announcement, “British Airways has informed its passengers.”
The development implies that British Airways will operate two flights on Saturday, April 9, 2022, according to the Ghana Airports Company.
“Passenger Handling and Ticketing staff from British Airways will be available tonight evening, Saturday, April 9, 2022, to help affected passengers and direct those who have been rebooked onto their airlines,” the statement added.
Alternative arrangements were being made to assure passengers’ arrival in Accra, according to a letter from British Airways to passengers.
For a long time, Mali’s airspace has been subjected to various limitations, which have caused some flights to be canceled.
