Emirates Airlines has announced the reinstatement of flight operations to Lagos, Nigeria from September 11, 2022.
The airline said this in an email to customers on Wednesday.
The development comes almost a week after the Federal Government released the sum of $265 million to foreign airlines in the country to settle outstanding ticket sales.
Emirates had on August 18, announced its suspension of flight operations to Nigeria from September 1 over its trapped funds in the country.
“We are pleased to inform you that effective from 11th September 2022, we will reinstate operations of our flights,” Emirates said.
“Inbound flights from Dubai to Lagos (EK783) and outbound flights from Lagos to Dubai (EK784) will recommence from Sunday 11th September 2022.
“Lagos flights after 30th September, 2022 will be advised in due course,” the statement added.
