Covid-19: Ghana’s Airports "are safe" to Open on May 1 for Domestic Flights - Aviation Ministry

Ghana’s Ministry of Aviation says the country's airports are safe as they open for domestic operations on Friday, May 1, 2020.

The Ministry in a press release said it has collaborated with the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Ghana Airports Company Limited and Ghana Health Service to put in place measures to ensure smooth domestic airline operations.

"...it is the expectation of the Ministry that domestic airline operators and the travelling public will comply strictly with the laid down protocols by officials of Port Health stationed at the various airports," the release said.

The country's airports were shut down for commercial flights as part of the directives implemented to help curb the spread of the coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The commencement of domestic air travel operations follows the disinfection of the major airports in Ghana after the lifting of the partial lockdown by President Akufo-Addo.

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"The Ministry of Aviation wishes to assure the general public that the country's Airports are safe as they open up for domestic operations and the government remains committed to safety of passengers and service providers as part of measures to restoring normalcy to the aviation industry. We will review laid down protocols during the domestic operation and when necessary, introduce improved procedures to further enhance the measures to strengthen the fight against coronavirus pandemic as it affects the aviation sector.

"We urge the travelling public as well as airline operators and all stakeholders to cooperate with the government during this difficult period".