Feb. 2, 2022

The Federal Government has approved the resumption of scheduled passenger flights between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in a communique signed by its Director General, Captain Musa Nuhu on Wednesday, noted that the approval comes following the review and acceptance of the “Safety Decision 2021-02 Issue 24” as released by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and by the Federal Government.

According to Nuhu, the minister of aviation approved the reinstatement of Emirates Airlines Winter Schedule with immediate effect and all parties have been informed accordingly.

“All parties must ensure strict compliance with the COVID-19 Travel Protocols of both countries”.

“Consequently, Air peace and Emirates Airlines are at liberty to resume scheduled passenger flights between Nigeria and UAE under the terms and conditions of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between the two countries.

NCAA however re-assured the traveling public that the Federal Government would continue to ensure the provision of air services while protecting national’s interests at all times.