Nigeria's Medview Airlines on Tuesday opened a new window to the African West coast with the launch of flight services to Monrovia, Liberia and Freetown, Sierra Leone via Accra Ghana.

The inaugural flight to the two countries took off from Lagos via Kotoka International Airport, Ghana to Roberts International Airport, Liberia and Freetown International Airport, Sierra Leone.

Both Liberia and Sierra Leone warmly welcomed the airline, describing the operation as a giant step towards strengthening regional integration among Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries.

The maiden flight was received at the Roberts International Airport, Liberia by the Special Representative of the President of ECOWAS Commission in Liberia, Ambassador Tunde Ajisomo

At Freetown International Airport Sierra Leone, the inaugural flight was received by the Sierra Leone’s Minister of Transport and Aviation, Mr. Leonard Koroma who said the government and people of Sierra Leone were delighted with the development.

Medview's linked service to Monrovia and Freetown operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays aboard a Boeing 737 aircraft.