Emirates Airline has prolonged the suspension of its flights from Nigeria to the United Arab Emirates till at least August 7. Suspension of flights from South Africa to UAE will also remain in place until the same date. Recall that the original suspension of flights was slated to end on July 31.
“Affected flight bookings have been canceled,” the airline said in a statement on its website. Emirates said its decision was in line with the UAE government’s directives inhibiting entry to travelers originating from the two countries. Those who have traveled through South Africa and
Nigeria in the last 14 days will not also be allowed on any Emirates flights bound for Dubai. Only one daily passenger flight to Johannesburg will operate as EK763; however, outbound passenger services on EK764 remain suspended,” the Emirates said.
“Customers who have been to or connected through South Africa or Nigeria in the last 14 days will not be permitted on any Emirates flights bound for Dubai.” The airline also lengthened the suspension of inbound passenger flights from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka to the UAE until at least August 7.
Ada Peter
