{"id":259728,"date":"2024-12-03T03:54:36","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T03:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/03\/first-direct-flight-from-london-gatwick-to-kumasi-delayed-ghana-airports-confirms\/"},"modified":"2024-12-03T03:54:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T03:54:36","slug":"first-direct-flight-from-london-gatwick-to-kumasi-delayed-ghana-airports-confirms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/03\/first-direct-flight-from-london-gatwick-to-kumasi-delayed-ghana-airports-confirms\/","title":{"rendered":"First direct flight from London Gatwick to Kumasi delayed &#8211; Ghana Airports confirms"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced a rescheduling of the inaugural direct flight from London Gatwick to the Kumasi Prempeh I International Airport, initially slated for December 3, 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a press release, GACL cited the short notice as the reason for the delay, stating that the flight will now arrive later this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read also: <a>Direct flights from London to Kumasi set to begin December 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new service, launched in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines, marks a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity between Ghana and the United Kingdom, with Kumasi becoming the destination of Ghana\u2019s first direct international flight outside Accra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-35-721x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10032650180\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the exact new date for the first flight\u2019s arrival has yet to be disclosed, GACL reassured the public that the second scheduled flight, set for December 15, 2024, will proceed as planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative reflects GACL\u2019s efforts to expand air travel options and bolster regional development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This direct service is expected to strengthen tourism, trade, and investment opportunities for Kumasi and its surrounding regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travelers and stakeholders have been advised to stay updated on developments through GACL\u2019s official communication channels.<\/p>\n\n                <p><strong>DISCLAIMER: <\/strong>The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.<\/p>      \n               \n <!-- Post Tags -->\n                \n\n                        \n\n    \n                                 \n                                             \n                    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced a rescheduling of the inaugural direct flight from London Gatwick to the Kumasi Prempeh I International Airport, initially slated for December 3, 2024. 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