Fuel Crisis Pushes Domestic Airfares Toward N200,000   Following the sustained high cost of aviation fuel, Nigerian airlines have increased airfares to N200,000 and above for one-hour one-way flights. A cost analysis across the airlines’ websites showed an upward review in ticket prices by some domestic carriers,...

Airlines Record N150bn Loss in Two Months, Operations Strained    Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have raised alarm over losing N150bn within two months, even as ground handling companies threaten further action over about N9bn in outstanding debts. A member of the Board of Trustees of the...

Expect Flight Delays, Cancellation, Airlines Tell Passengers Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has alerted members of the flying public of shortage of aviation fuel, saying this would result in flight disruptions across the country. In a statement, Spokesman of AON, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, disclosed that the...

Aviation Fuel Now N714/Litre   There are fears that, at least, three domestic airlines may close shop in the coming months due to the continuous rise in the price of Jet A1, otherwise known as aviation fuel. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has raised the alarm...

Despite Interventions, Aviation Fuel Sells Above N500   Despite interventions by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the House of Representatives, aviation fuel or Jet A1 has continued to sell above N585 per litre. The fuel is said to take about 40 per cent of...

Customs Enforces Zero Duty On Imported Aircraft, Spare Parts       After many deliberations, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has finally begun the implementation of zero surcharges on imported commercial aircraft and spares parts used by local airlines. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), yesterday, confirmed the removal...