By Cosmas Okereafor
Enugu Air says its London Gatwick flight operations officially will commence on 10 December 2026, creating an international travel connection for passengers departing from Lagos, Enugu and other parts of Nigeria. Tickets are now available for booking, the airline emphasized.The service, delivered through our strategic partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation (OBA), accordingly advances the vision of His Excellency, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Governor of Enugu State, to strengthen Enugu’s global connectivity and expand access to international opportunities.The airline also stressed that, the London Gatwick operations will be served by an Airbus A330-200 on ACMI from EuroAtlantic, Portugal and operate four times weekly, providing passengers with greater flexibility when travelling between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.Commenting on the development, the Chief Executive Officer, Captain Tolu Ita, described the service as an important milestone on its international expansion.
“The commencement of our London Gatwick service reflects our commitment to expanding international connectivity and the vision of His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah, to connect Enugu to more opportunities across the world.“Of particular importance is ensuring that passengers from Enugu can begin their international journey to London from their home airport, Akanu Ibiam International Airport. We are proud to make the journey from Enugu to London Gatwick a reality for our passengers.”Speaking on their partnership, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Omni-Blu Aviation, Engr. Akinola Olateru, said:“Our partnership with Enugu Air demonstrates our commitment to expanding Nigeria’s international air connectivity and creating more opportunities for passengers travelling between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.”Similarly on the operational schedule, the Chief Operating Officer, Mr Ugonna Agubuokwu, had this to say:“With four flights weekly, we are providing passengers with greater flexibility and more convenient options when planning their journeys to and from London Gatwick.”With tickets now on sale ahead of the December 10 commencement, we look forward to welcoming passengers aboard our London Gatwick service as we continue to expand our network and connect more people to destinations that matter.From Enugu and Lagos to London Gatwick, we are bringing you closer.
