Emirates suspends flights between Dubai and six African destinations

UAE carrier Emirates has announced complete suspension of flights to and from Dubai to six African destinations, and one-way suspension of services from seven other countries.

In an update on its website on Wednesday, January 5, customers originating from the following destinations are not accepted for travel to or through Dubai, until further notice:

Republic of Angola (LAD)

Republic of Guinea (CKY)

Republic of Kenya (NBO)

United Republic of Tanzania (DAR)

Republic of Uganda (EBB)

Republic of Ghana (ACC)

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (ADD)

Outbound passenger operations from Dubai to these destinations remain unaffected.

However, the airline added that it will be suspending all flights to and from the following destinations indefinitely:

Republic of Cote d’Ivoire (ABJ)

Lusaka (LUN)

Harare (HRE)

Lagos (LOS)

Abuja (ABV)

Casablanca (CMN)

The airline added that those passengers whose travel was affected as a result of these changes do not need to contact the airline immediately for rebooking.

They can hold on to their Emirates ticket and when flights resume, get in touch with their travel agent or booking office to make new travel plans.