Middle East war cuts short Malawi bank staff's Dubai trip

Airspace shutdowns across parts of the Middle East cut short a celebratory Dubai trip for National Bank of Malawi's top-performing employees.

Dubai reward trip gets derailed

• Eight NBM plc award winners and their spouses flew out on February 28.
• Regional conflict triggered airspace closures and mass flight cancellations.
• Everyone made it back to Malawi safely after the bank intervened.
• Reports claiming the group got stranded were shot down by NBM.

Bank plans a do-over

• Akossa Mphepo-Hiwa confirmed alternative destination plans are coming.
• Employee safety drove the quick decision to pull them out.
• Platinum Employee Recognition Award is NBM's flagship staff program.
• Further details hinge on the regional situation calming down first.