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Emirates Cancels flights to and from Nigeria Effective September 01 2022

Aug 18, 2022   •   by   •   Source: Emirates   •   eye-icon 354 views

Emirates has tried every avenue to address our ongoing challenges in repatriating funds from Nigeria, and have made considerable efforts to initiate dialogue with the relevant authorities for their urgent intervention to help find a viable solution. Regrettable there has been no progress. Therefore, Emirates has taken the difficult decision to suspend all flights to and from Nigeria, effective 01 September 2022, to limit further losses and impact on our operational costs that continue to accumulate in the market. 

We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to our customers; however, the circumstances are beyond our control at this stake. We will be working to help impacted customers make alternative travel arrangements wherever possible.  Should there be any positive developments in the coming days regarding Emirates’ blocked finds in Nigeria, we will of course, re‑evaluate our decision. We remain keen to serve Nigeria, and our operations provide much needed connectivity for Nigerian travellers, providing access to trade and tourism opportunities to Dubai, and to our broader network of over 130 destinations. 

Impacted customers can choose to rebook their journey to/from an alternative destination (no onward transportation) within Africa or choose to cancel their travel plans and avail of a full refund for the unused portion of their ticket. 

Customers who have booked with travel agents should contact them for alternative options or a refund. Customers who have booked directly with Emirates may contact the local office for alternative options, or visit to request a refund.

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