EMIRATES, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier has in line with its government directives, extended its suspension of passenger services from Nigeria (Lagos and Abuja) to Dubai until 10 March 2021.
This is coming barely four days after the initial suspension slated to last till February 28, 2021 all based of that country’s COVID-19.
A statement issued at 15.04 on February 14, 2021 read. ”in line with government directives, passenger services from Nigeria (Lagos and Abuja) to Dubai are temporarily suspended until 10 March 2021.
“Customers from both Abuja and Lagos will not be accepted for travel prior to or including this date. Passengers who have been to or connected through Nigeria in the last 14 days are not allowed entry into the UAE (whether terminating in or connecting through Dubai). Read also: UAE suspends Air Peace’s inbound passenger flights; airline can airlift Nigerians back only
“Emirates flights from Dubai to Lagos and Abuja will continue to operate as per the normal schedule.
“We regret the inconvenience caused, and affected customers should contact their booking agent or Emirates call centre for rebooking. Emirates remains committed to Nigeria, and we look forward to resuming passenger services to Dubai for our customers when conditions allow.
