Emirates to upgrade Abuja route’s aircraft to a Boeing 777-200ER

Dubai: Emirates Airline said on Thursday that it will upgrade its Abuja route’s operating aircraft to a Boeing 777-200ER, starting from October 1.

The airline launched a daily service to Abuja, its second Nigerian gateway and 22nd passenger destination in Africa, on August 1 using an Airbus A340-300. The new aircraft will continue to operate daily to Nigeria’s capital.