Arik Air (W3, Lagos) will début its maiden Middle Eastern flights when it launches a five times weekly Lagos to Dubai International via Abuja service beginning July 28. Airline Route reports the flights will operate on-board an A330-200.

Arik Air's international network currently includes flights to London Heathrow, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and New York JFK served with either its two A330-200s or its pair of A340-500s.