Emirates Airlines Reveals Resumption Plans
Two years after it suspended operations over trapped funds accruing from ticket sales and other sundry factors, Emirates Airlines has concluded plans to relaunch flights into the country.
To secure its place on the Nigerian route, considered as one of its major markets, the airline has embarked on a series of strategies , including engagement of stakeholders in the travel trade industry in a workshop to unveil its latest products and services in addition to provision of updates on Dubai.
These measures, a statement by the carrier said, is part of measures preparatory for market dominance as it relaunches flights into and out Lagos on October1, 2024.
According to the statement, the engagement by the carrier is part of the strategies to demonstrate the importance of Nigeria in the airline’s vast global network
The carrier said the new measure became imperative to familiarise stakeholders with the products and services on offer in addition to empowering them to provide improved services to passengers.
The airline also highlighted its full-service offerings including gourmet and regionally-inspired dining, the award-winning in-flight entertainment system, ice, and the exceptional hospitality from its multinational Cabin Crew. Emirates Holidays, the airline’s tour operator arm, exhibited the curated holiday packages both to Dubai and other in-demand destinations such as the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia and South Africa, in preparation to serve the pent-up travel demand from Nigeria.
Attendees also heard from key stakeholders representing Destination Dubai, to provide a macro view at what travellers can expect when travelling to and through the UAE. Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET) representatives offered a closer look at the abundance of tourism and trade opportunities in Dubai; the Dubai Stopover Experience team highlighted some of the must-see attractions; the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) outlined the city as a leading medical tourism destination; and Dubai Visa Processing Centres provided a closer look at how to apply for UAE visas, both for tourists and those transiting the city.
The information packed sessions at the Emirates Airline Travel Agency Workshop demonstrate the airline’s commitment to reinstating seamless and premium travel between Nigeria, the UAE and beyond, powered by Emirates.
Paulos Legesse, Country Manager for Nigeria, Emirates said, “Our travel agency partners are core to our success and we have built strong and prosperous relationships over the years, driving greater tourism and travel links between Nigeria, the UAE and beyond.
“As we prepare to restart operations to Lagos, this workshop was essential not just to showcase our world-class product and service to these important partners, but also to hear from the wider industry on the latest services that will suit customer demand, enabling us to better tailor our offering in Nigeria. We have exciting plans and can’t wait to add our industry-leading products and services to the Nigerian market from 1 October.”
In addition to preparing travel agents for the airline’s return, Emirates has reinstated previous tier status levels for Skywards members to ensure continuation of earned benefits and recognition.
