United Nigeria suspends Benin flights after runway closure

United Nigeria Airlines has halted all flights to and from Benin Airport, citing a runway closure by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

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We wish to inform our valued passengers and the general public that, due to the closure of the runway by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) as a result of an excursion, all our flights to and from Benin Airport have been cancelled pending its reopening.

The disruption began after an aircraft veered off the runway post-landing, prompting aviation authorities to shut down the runway for recovery operations and safety assessments.

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We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may have caused. All passengers who have been affected by this development are advised to contact our customer service for further information and any assistance needed with rebooking.

In a statement, the airline informed passengers that the suspension would continue until the runway reopens. They extended apologies for the inconvenience and directed affected travelers to customer service for rebooking assistance. "We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may have caused," the airline stated, emphasizing passenger welfare as a priority. "We are open to offering any needed assistance because the welfare of our passengers is our priority."

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We are open to offering any needed assistance because the welfare of our passengers is our priority.

An aircraft excursion, where a plane leaves the runway surface, typically leads to temporary closures for inspections and safety checks before operations can resume. FAAN is expected to reopen the runway once these procedures are complete.

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We plead for your understanding at this time and sincerely apologise again for any inconvenience this may have caused. We appreciate your patience and are immensely grateful for your trust in United Nigeria Airlines.