BREAKING: Some Nigerian Airline Operators To Continue Services

Nigeria’s Federal Government has assured Nigerians that some members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have reviewed their decision to withdraw services across the country from Monday.

James Odaudu, the Special Assistant (Public Affairs) to the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

Ahead of the planned withdrawal of services by AON, he stated that at least four of the airline operators have given assurance of continued operations while others were reviewing their decision.

Odaudu said, “It is gratifying that members of the association have started reviewing the decision to withdraw flight services, with Ibom Air, Green Africa Airlines, Arik Air, Dana and others confirming that they will carry on with their normal flight schedules,”

He expressed hope that other members will consider the expected impact on businesses and individuals and review their decision.

He equally assured foreign airlines operating in the country that all logistics and services for their operations remain in place as usual and that no disruptions whatsoever should be envisaged.”

According to him, the ministry has received a series of enquiries since airline operators issued a notice of withdrawal of flight services as a result of the rising cost of Jet A1 (aviation fuel).

The minister’s spokesman stated that the decision of the association was purely a business one, saying members were private businesses reacting to market forces but appealing for interventions to enable them to carry on with their operations.

He added that the ministry has made conscious efforts to assist the group, including facilitating a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, during which they got several concessions such as duty-free importation of aircraft, engines, spare parts, and other components.


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