Again, Emirates Suspends Flights To Nigeria

By Uche Mbah

Flights between Dubai and Nigeria will no longer be possible until November 30.

A release by the Emirate Airlines on its official website say the suspension of flights between the two countries remain suspended.

Emirates  first suspended its operations between Lagos, Abuja and Dubai in March due to a diplomatic row ensuing from Covid-19 protocols.

According to Airline, any booking within the last fourteen days for both legs-Nigeria and Dubai- stands cancelled.

This is not the first time passengers will be caught in the middle between the two Governments and Covid diplomacy.

Emirates suspended flights to Nigeria from June 21, citing Government directives as reason.

Only two days ago, the flights resumed, only to go back suspended November 30.

In a rather hollow assurance, the Airline said passengers should “hold on to their tickets” until flight resumes.

“If your flight has been cancelled or impacted by route suspensions due to COVID‑19 restrictions, you don’t need to call us immediately for rebooking… you can simply hold on to your Emirates ticket and when flights resume, get in touch with your booking office or us to make new travel plans. Get all the information on the ‘Keep your ticket’ option here”, the Airline wrote.

“Emirates regrets any inconvenience caused.”