United Arab Emirates Carrier Emirates Airlines says its operation has seen healthy and steady load factors since the resumption of its operations in Lagos last year.

This was in dissonance with some media reports recently insinuating that the airline has been struggling with low passenger load capacity since it returned to Nigeria in 2024.

In a swift reaction, the airline, in a statement on Monday, said it is one of the only two airlines operating first class into Lagos and that its premium cabins have performed exceptionally well.

The statement read, “Emirates’ Business and Economy Class products are similarly popular with business and leisure travellers on the Lagos-Dubai route, and cargo shippers are utilising the bellyhold space on Emirates’ 777 aircraft for valuable imports and exports of Nigerian goods.

“Feedback from customers has been consistently positive, as are the relationships Emirates has established with key stakeholders in Nigeria’s aviation, tourism and trade sectors.”

In February 2025, Emirates signed an interline agreement with Air Peace, expanding its footprint to 13 new cities in Nigeria and providing travellers with more opportunities to connect with the airline’s world-class product and service.

The move comes just five months after the resumption, demonstrating the airline’s unwavering commitment to scaling its operations to better serve travellers in Nigeria.

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