Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- Enugu Air says it would commence flights to London Gatwick on 10 December this year.

The airline, which is owned by the Enugu State Government, said the move was expected to strengthen international connectivity for passengers travelling from Enugu and other parts of Nigeria to the United Kingdom.

The airline's Chief Executive Officer, Tolu Ita, said in a statement on Monday that tickets for the service were already available for booking.

Mr Ita, a captain, stressed that the new route would provide passengers with another international travel option.

The chief executive officer said the service would be delivered through the airline's partnership with Omni-Blu Aviation.

According to him, the London-bound flights w...