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| toubab1020 |
Posted - 11 Aug 2014 : 13:16:15
Ebola News Lagos: Nigeria has suspended the Gambian national airline from flying into the country, alleging "unsatisfactory" measures by the airline to contain the spread of Ebola virus, officials said on yesterday.
The "NCAA (Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority) has reviewed the measures put in place by your airline as contained in your letter of 30th July, 2014 and have found these measures unsatisfactory," NCAA said in a letter to Gambia Bird Airlines.
"Consequently, your flights into Nigeria have been temporarily suspended with immediate effect until such a time that you are able to put in place acceptable and satisfactory measures," said the letter, a copy of which was sent to the press.
The contents of the airline's letter to the NCAA were not disclosed. NCAA is the government agency that serves as watchdog for all airlines operating in the country.
The Gambian national carrier flies to Lagos twice weekly. It also flies to other African countries in the region: Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Gambia and Senegal.
NCAA said that part of its efforts to curb the spread of the virus was to direct all airlines operating into Nigeria from Guinea, Freetown and Monrovia "to put in place adequate measures to ensure that passengers with this disease are not boarded and brought into the country."
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| toubab1020 |
Posted - 14 Aug 2014 : 19:10:22
This is another development,maybe an additional Gambiabird route ? Or maybe part of a bigger plan to make The Gambia an airline hub for West Africa, if that is the plan then ..............who knows .........
http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/gambia-venezuela-to-start-air-services-as-lawmakers-ratify-agreement |
| toubab1020 |
Posted - 14 Aug 2014 : 16:46:51
Gambia certainly has its finger on the pulse here,who knows DEVELOPMENT in Gambia may yet progress sooner than expected,take a look at this Snippet,gleaned from a rather specialist article (about folklaw ! ) in the Point,MAYBE this COULD affect the future prospects of Gambiabird who knows :
A very well written article by Njie Baldeh
SNIPPET:
"He added that to make the agreement workable, it provides for “the granting of rights to each of the countries or contracting parties, to establish and operate scheduled international air services through designated airlines that enjoy the right to fly and also make stops in each other’s territory, for the purpose of putting down and taking on international traffic in passengers, cargo and mail”.
It also ensures aviation safety and security, and as such it allows for improved air transport services, which in turn would boost the socio-economic development of the two countries, Jahumpa further informed deputies."
http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/gambia-ratifies-protocol-to-protect-traditional-knowledge-folklore |
| toubab1020 |
Posted - 13 Aug 2014 : 11:36:25
Although not mentioned specifically the D.O.'s public announcement by the " Health Minister Omar Sey warned that airlines operating to and from Banjul must adjust to international health regulations or else face suspension of operations in the country, arguing that Ebola has taken a different dimension." At last it appears that Gambia MAY be actually TAKING ACTION over the Ebola threat to the country.
Gambia takes airlines to task over operations in Ebola zones
Africa » Gambia
Thursday, August 07, 2014
The government of The Gambia through the ministries of Health and Social Welfare; and Transport, Works and Construction, Wednesday convened an emergency meeting in Banjul to caution airline operators in the country to adjust to certain international health regulations amidst the fast spread of the deadly Ebola that has claimed close to a thousand lives in West Africa.
The deadly virus has yet to enter The Gambia, but it is fast becoming an uncontrollable disease that has already created a global concern. It started in Guinea and quickly spread to countries like Sierra Leone, Liberia and now Nigeria.
At Wednesday’s meeting, Health Minister Omar Sey warned that airlines operating to and from Banjul must adjust to international health regulations or else face suspension of operations in the country, arguing that Ebola has taken a different dimension.
“The life of the citizenry will not be compromised,” the minister insisted, noting that “the only way for airlines to continue operations between The Gambia and affected countries would be for them to put in place all the required gadgets at the airport by the end of the weekend or else government would take its stand”.
Sey explained that the meeting was called for stakeholders to come up with solutions and strategies to avert the disease from entering the country. He pointed out that the whole world is concerned about the Ebola, adding that The Gambia as a country is equally very concerned about the disease. “This is why we are looking at the level of preparedness of the airlines that bring in passengers from the affected zones,” he noted.
Ebola Taskforce
Minister Sey also disclosed that very soon the president of the Republic would inaugurate a ministerial taskforce on Ebola, to be chaired by the head of state himself. This, he said, shows that the government has taken high political commitment towards averting Ebola in the country.
The Transport minister, Balla Garba Jahumpa at the meeting said the Ebola virus has killed so many people in the sub–region, noting that this is a concern to the people and the government of The Gambia.
“As a responsible government, the lives of the people are more [a cause for] concern to us than anything else,” he declared, commending Arik Airlines for suspending the operations of all its flights to the affected countries.
The director general of the Gambia Tourism Board (GTA), Benjamin Roberts, called on all stakeholders to continue the ongoing sensitisation. He urged the public to always avoid handshakes, and assured that his institution will work closely with the Ministry of Health to intensify the sensitisation.
The meeting was attended by representatives from the Office of the President, airline companies in the country, security agencies, Gambia International Airline (GIA), Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and senior health officials.
Author: Momodou Faal
http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/gambia-takes-airlines-to-task-over-operations-in-ebola-zones |
| toubab1020 |
Posted - 11 Aug 2014 : 17:08:25
The ebola factor will doubtless have an effect on Gambia Bird profits in Africa,
A few links follow about Andreas Wobig:
"Germania MD Andreas Wobig reportedly stated in Sep-2013 that Gambia Bird has allowed the group to better manage its capacity, noting that while charter operations in Europe are characterised by overcapacity and price pressure, the African continent is a key growth market
Gambia Bird plans to increase its winter timetable after making seasonal adjustments during the summer low season, which included moving one of Gambia Bird's two A319s to Germania’s Manchester base allowing the group to make maximise fleet utilisation.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Germania+MD+Andreas+Wobig&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=rcs&gfe_rd=cr&ei=t9voU-O6EsuG8QeGmYCYBQ
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| kobo |
Posted - 11 Aug 2014 : 16:12:19
 ON 6 AUGUST 2014 WHATSON GAMBIA ON FB EXPRESSED CONCERN WITH THIS STATEMENT QUOTED; "Billahi, Gambia Bird is selfish and reckless!
…so they decided not to suspend their flights to Ebola-affected countries. According to CEO Thomas Wazinski, Gambia Bird has implemented several mandatory safety measures and procedures.
What mandatory measures and procedures? Ebola symptoms don't appear for up to 3 weeks after contracting the virus. It’s too dangerous to risk!" 
Originally posted by toubab1020
Ebola News Lagos: Nigeria has suspended the Gambian national airline from flying into the country, alleging "unsatisfactory" measures by the airline to contain the spread of Ebola virus, officials said on yesterday.
The "NCAA (Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority) has reviewed the measures put in place by your airline as contained in your letter of 30th July, 2014 and have found these measures unsatisfactory," NCAA said in a letter to Gambia Bird Airlines.
"Consequently, your flights into Nigeria have been temporarily suspended with immediate effect until such a time that you are able to put in place acceptable and satisfactory measures," said the letter, a copy of which was sent to the press.
The contents of the airline's letter to the NCAA were not disclosed. NCAA is the government agency that serves as watchdog for all airlines operating in the country.
The Gambian national carrier flies to Lagos twice weekly. It also flies to other African countries in the region: Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Gambia and Senegal.
NCAA said that part of its efforts to curb the spread of the virus was to direct all airlines operating into Nigeria from Guinea, Freetown and Monrovia "to put in place adequate measures to ensure that passengers with this disease are not boarded and brought into the country."
   
"A319 D-ASTA has had the Gambia Bird titles removed and standard Germania titles added whilst it is operating summer charters from Manchester,..." |
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