TIT-FOR-TAT: Emirates Suspends Flight Operations To Nigeria Indefinitely

Dubai-based airline, Emirates has said it has suspended all flight operations to Nigeria indefinitely.

The indefinite suspension of flight operations according to Emirates is in retaliation to the flight restriction placed on it by the Federal Government.

The FG had on Thursday cut down Emirates daily flight to Abuja to just once a week and denied the airline its winter schedule.

Revealing why the FG made the decision to restrict the Dubai-based airline, Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Musa Nuhu said it was due to the refusal of the authorities in the United Arab Emirates to grant Nigeria’s only carrier to Dubai, Air peace, the three frequencies it requested.

Announcing its decision to suspend flight operations in Nigeria indefinitely, Emirates in a statement said,

“With the recently imposed directive limiting Emirates to operate one flight per week to Nigeria via Abuja, Emirates will be suspending its flights between Nigeria and Dubai from 13 December 2021, until the UAE and Nigerian authorities work on a solution to the ongoing issue,” Emirate announced Friday night on its website.

“The last flights to operate on 12 December 2021are EK 783/784 to/from Lagos and EK 785/786 to/from Abuja.

“Customers holding tickets with the final destinations Lagos and Abuja will not be accepted at the point of origin.

“Affected customers do not need to call us immediately for rebooking. Customers can simply hold on to their Emirates ticket and when flights resume, get in touch with their travel agent or booking office to make new travel plans.

“Emirates regrets any inconvenience caused.

“In order to receive the latest updates on their flights, customers are also advised to ensure that their contact details are correct by visiting Manage Your Booking

“Emirates is committed to its operations in Nigeria, and we stand ready to reinstate services once restrictions are lifted by the Nigerian authorities, ensuring travellers have more choice and access to trade and tourism opportunities in Dubai, and beyond to our network of over 120 destinations.”

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