Patrons of domestic airlines should ready themselves for any eventualities as a number of local flights will either be delayed or cancelled in the coming days.
This has been attributed to the current Harmattan season which has caused poor visibility to pilots particularly in the Northern regions where the weather is most severe.
Some flights to Kumasi, Sunyani and Takoradi have also been delayed due to the weather.
On Saturday the 10th of January, 2015 the presidential jet which had President Mahama and his entourage on board was turned away from landing in Tamale due to the poor visibility.
Chief Executive Officer of Starbow Airline, James Eric Antwi stated his airline is currently putting in place measures to ensure safety in take-off and landing during the period.
“…the weather forecast that comes in the morning indicates whether or not there would be delays in our flights, therefore passengers would have to wait because it is a safety issue and it is important. Remember that all the airlines fly the same route so if there is a problem its affects all of us. This makes it very difficult because there is no alternative arrangement. The only alternative arrangements is by road and our passengers do understand that they are safer going on the flight so they always wait.” he said.
We inform passengers or travelers ahead of time if there is going to be delays in the flights arrangements due to the reports we receive with regards to poor visibility’. He added.
Business World (with quotes from citifmonline)