Dubai-based carrier, Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of flights from Nigeria till Sept. 5.
Gatekeepers News reports that Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of flights from Lagos State (Southwest Nigeria) and Abuja (Federal Capital Territory) airports to Dubai till September 5, 2021.
Emirates earlier announced that it would suspend flights from Nigeria to Dubai till August 28.
The Dubai-based carrier said passengers who have been to or connected through Nigeria in the last 14 days will not be allowed on any of its flights bound for Dubai.
On Sunday, Emirates announced the extension of the suspension of Nigeria flights until September 5.
Dubai’s flagship carrier said, “Passengers who have been to or connected through Nigeria in the last 14 days will not be permitted on any Emirates flights bound for Dubai” and added that the affected flight bookings have been cancelled.
It stated that “If your flight has been cancelled or impacted by route suspensions due to Covid19 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.”
The airline, however, advised travellers to continue monitoring its official website for updates and flight availability.
