Emirates To Resume Flights From Nigeria August 29

  • The first flight available from Nigeria is on the 29th of August.

The United Arab Emirates says it will lift the ban on transit passenger flights from six countries, including Nigeria, effective from August 29, 2021.

Recall that early this month, UAE authorities had announced that their residents stranded in restricted countries could return to the emirates.

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However, Emirates, the Dubai-based carrier, later announced that flights to and from Nigeria would remain suspended until August 20.

Responding to a social media user on Saturday, a customer service representative stated, “The first flight available from Nigeria is on the 29th of August.

“Customers who have been to or connected through Nigeria in the last 14 days will not be permitted on any Emirates flights bound for Dubai. Affected flight bookings have been cancelled.”

The Emirates representative, however, also reminded the asker to continue monitoring the airline’s official website for travel updates and flight availability.

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