Flights to the US, the UK, and other countries are approved by United Nigeria.

One of the top airlines in the nation, United Nigeria Airlines, has been given permission to operate foreign flights. The airline would conduct international flights to the United States of America, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the approval of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development.

The approval was given in accordance with the current Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and each of the countries, according to a letter from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development dated September 8, 2023, signed by the Director, Air Transport Management, Mr. H.T. Ejiburu, on behalf of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo.

"I am directed to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated August 2, 2023, on the above subject and convey the Honourable Minister's approval for Messrs United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited to operate international flight operations to the following countries and cities: Netherlands (Amsterdam), Italy (Rome), United Arab Emirates (UAE) (Dubai), United Kingdom (London), United States of America (USA) (Houston), and Ireland (Dubl).

According to the current Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between the governments of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the six nations indicated, Messrs United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited has been designated.As a result, the airline is thus instructed to get in touch with the civil aviation authorities of the aforementioned nations to get the necessary paperwork before beginning planned flight operations. However, you must adhere to Nigerian laws. Civil Aviation Regulation (Nig. CARs (2023) Part 18.5.1.1 A-C by taking further steps to liaise with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in fulfilling the requirements if necessary.