Best Airlines To Fly During COVID-19 [EXPERT OPINION]

This post will show you the best airlines to fly during COVID-19 period.

As the lockdown eases worldwide, more people and airlines are beginning to go about their business adopting new measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Your degree of safety aboard different airlines depends on the safety rules and guidelines put in place by each airline operator to prevent the spread of COVID-19. 

So, what are the best and safest airlines to fly during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Best Airlines To Fly During COVID-19

1. Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic is a British airline established in 1984 with headquarters in Crawley, England. Currently, Virgin Atlantic has over 45 aircraft of varying sizes, including Airbus and Boeing aircraft which fly to over 30 destinations worldwide and also operate local flights in Nigeria from Lagos to Port Harcourt. Common international routes covered by Virgin Atlantic include destination cities in the UK, US, China, India, Dubai, Jamaica, etc. 

You can book for a seat in the Economy, premium, or Upper class on a one-way, return trip, or multi-city trips on Virgin Atlantic with Segun Travels & Tours.

2. Arik Air

Arik Air is a Nigerian-based airline established in 2006 with its operating base in Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria. 

Presently, Arik Air operates 22 aircraft, which are a mix of Boeing, Bombardier, and De Haviland aircraft. Local destinations covered include Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Benin, Asaba, Kano, Warri, Bauchi, etc., while international destinations are restricted to Ghana, Liberia, and Senegal. 

Ticket bookings for Arik Air can be for one-way or return trips for either an Economy or Business class seat, and you can make seat reservations in less than 48 hours to flight take-off.

3. Ethiopian Airline

Ethiopian Airline is Ethiopia’s national carrier, established in 1945 by Emperor Haile Selassie. Ethiopian Airline has over 128 aircraft, which are a mix of Boeing 737, 767, 777, 787, Bombardier Dash, and Airbus, which flies to more than 127 destinations worldwide being a member of the Star Alliance group, and a leading airline carrier in Africa, winning AFRAA’s Airline of the year five times in a row.

International destinations covered by Ethiopian Airline from Nigeria include Lagos to Johannesburg, Lagos to Nairobi, Abuja to Dubai, Abuja to Istanbul, Lagos to New York, UK, Canada, etc. 

Make a business, Economy, or first-class seat reservation for a one-way or return trip with Ethiopian Airline today with Segun Travels & Tours and enjoy Ethiopian Airline’s unrivaled hospitality.

4. Air Peace

Air Peace is a fast-growing Nigerian-based airline founded in 2013 with headquarters in Murtala Mohammed  Airport, Lagos, Nigeria. Air Peace has more than 22 aircraft comprising a mix of Boeing, Dornier, and Embraer Aircrafts operating local and international routes to the US, China, Israel, UAE, South Africa, India, and Senegal.

Additionally, Air Peace offers customer rewards, known as the Peace Advantage, for customers who fly Air Peace three or more times on local or international routes, which you can use to upgrade to a higher flight class. Enjoy the Peace advantage today; contact Segun Travels & Tours for Air Peace ticket reservations.

5. Qatar Airways 

Another best secure airline to fly during COVID-19 period is Qatar Airways.

Qatar Airways is Qatar’s national carrier established in 1993. The Airline has more than 240 aircraft covering over 170 destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, etc.

International flight routes flown by Qatar Airways from Nigeria include flights from Lagos to Houston, Paris, Dublin, Johannesburg, Tokyo, etc. make a flight reservation on Qatar airways today with Segun Travel & Tours.

6. Kenyan Airways 

Kenyan Airways started operations in 1977 and currently flies to over 53 destinations around the world. Forty-five of these destinations are direct flights from Lagos to Kenya, UK, US, UAE, South Africa, Netherlands, etc. 

Make a reservation for Economy, Economy flex, or Economy super flex class with Kenyan Airways today; reach out to us @ +2348026313464.

Conclusion

Whether you’re traveling to local or international destinations, contact Segun Travels & Tours for flight reservations with any of the Airlines listed above or a preferred airline. At Segun Travels & Tours, we also provide hotel booking and reservation services, Visa services, car hire/rentals, tour guides, etc. 

Contact our customer care via +2348026313464, +2348063130287, hello@seguntravels.com; You can visit our physical offices in Lagos and Ogun states.

Lagos State office address: 142 Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Araromi B/S, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos State

Ogun State office address: Suite B2, Olaitan Aluko complex, beside Rhema Church Towers, Temidire Bus Stop, Sango Ota, Ogun state