Government has announced the reopening of airports which were closed the to the covid-19 pandemic by the end of this month.
The announcement has come at a time when the airports have remain closed for five months as one way of containing the pandemic.
Director of air transport, James Chakwera, said the actual dates for the reopening will be announced later as they are still engaging with the ministry of health.
"We really don't know an end to this pandemic and somehow life has to go on. We have seen that all around us most of the airports have been opened, we have been discussing the issue and we are still discussing. I think there are one or two issues outstanding that will be guided by the ministry of health otherwise we are ready to go. We believe that may be before end of this month we should be opening the airports." Chakwera said.
Businesses have been on a stand still as there was no coming in or out using the airports and now hope is popping as sectors are being revived slowly.
In his remarks, Joseph Josiah, Malawian airlines spokesperson said the impact of the closure has been unprecedented.
"To us it means five months of no operations and no revenues. We are excited with the news but we are still waiting for the official communication from the authorities." He said.
The country's airports have been closed since 1 April 2020 and now African countries are reconsidering resumption of air travel.
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