Leading global airline, the Emirates, recently celebrated its 10 years of
flying within the Nigeria’s airspace successfully, reports DigitalSENSE Business News.
Emirates Regional Manager for West Africa, Mr. Manoj Nair,
disclosed to DigitalSENSE Business News that they have carried over
2.6 million customers on
the route, thus becoming the airline of choice for most Nigerians and
travellers on this route.
Also DigitalSENSE Business News reports that Emirates started operations in
Nigeria on 2 January 2004, with four flights per week from Dubai to Lagos
linked with Accra in Ghana, using an A330-200 aircraft, hence, Lagos became
Emirates 73rd destination in its network and its 10th in
Africa.
“Today, Emirates flies to over 140 destinations across six
continents, 25 of which are in Africa,” he said.
Nair further said that for Emirates, it’s all about connecting
people and places, and as Nigerians love to travel, explore the world and make
new experiences.
“We are proud to have played a major role over the past ten years
in connecting Nigerians, whether for business or leisure, to our ever-expanding
worldwide network through our Dubai hub. We look forward to continuing our
growth in Nigeria by providing the best possible travel experiences and value
for money,” Nair said.
Ayo Omidele/GEE
Pix: Emirates boeing 777-330
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