EMIRATES will resume flights to Lagos from September 11 after Nigeria released funds owed to the Dubai-based carrier, reports Bloomberg.
'We continue to engage with the Nigerian authorities to ensure the repatriation of our outstanding and future funds may continue without hindrance,' said Emirates.
Nigeria's central bank released US$265 million to settle ticket sales owed to airline operators.
The nation owes carriers $464 million. emirates declared on August 18 that it would suspend flights to Nigeria from September because of blocked funds.
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'We continue to engage with the Nigerian authorities to ensure the repatriation of our outstanding and future funds may continue without hindrance,' said Emirates.
Nigeria's central bank released US$265 million to settle ticket sales owed to airline operators.
The nation owes carriers $464 million. emirates declared on August 18 that it would suspend flights to Nigeria from September because of blocked funds.
SeaNews Turkey
