Emirates upgrades aircraft on Abuja route

Only two months after launching its operations to Abuja, Emirates has announced it will upgrade the route’s operating aircraft to a Boeing 777-200ER, starting from October 1, 2014. Emirates launched a daily service to Abuja – its second Nigerian gateway and 22nd passenger destination in Africa – on 1st August utilizing the Airbus A340-300. The new aircraft will continue to operate daily to Nigeria’s capital and offer 274 seats in the three cabins; 12 luxurious lie-flat seats in First Class, 42 deeply reclining seats in Business Class, and generous space for 220 passengers in Economy Class. “The upgrade of our