Emirates Airlines Resumes Flight Oct 1

Twenty-three months after suspending operations to Nigeria, Emirates Airlines has indicated its readiness to return direct flight services from its base in Dubai to the country.

The airline in a statement said that it would resume flight services from October 1, 2024.

The airline had in November 2022, suspended flights operations into the country over its failure to repatriate its $85 million revenue trapped in the country. The suspension was the second time the airline halted flights to the West African country over its unrepatriated funds — the first time was in August, 2022. The statement hinted that this service would be operated using a Boeing 777-300ER.

Emirates’ Deputy President, Adnan Kazim, expressed delight with the return of flight services between the two countries.

“We thank the Nigerian government for their partnership and support in re-establishing this route and we look forward to welcoming passengers back onboard.