The Minister of Aviation, HADI SIRIKA, said flights considered essential for which permissions for landing might be sought and granted included, Aircraft in a state of emergency, over flights and operations related to humanitarian services, medical and relief services. 

SIRIKA said others were alternate aerodromes identified in the flight plan, including those used for extended diversion time operations, technical stops where passengers do not disembark, cargo flights and other safety-related operations. 

The minister noted that with the exception of aircraft in a state of emergency, request for approval for other flights was required and must be directed to him, as the sole authority to grant approval.