Nigerian aviation sector experiences soaring airfares and racketeering due to reduced airline fleets and Dana Airline suspension.

Nigerian aviation sector faces soaring airfares and rampant racketeering as touts take over ticketing and flight booking at airports. A reduction in local airlines' fleets, due to grounded aircraft and Dana Airline's suspension, has been linked to the increase in ticket prices and racketeering among airline staff and touts. The result is airlines' depleted fleet leading to higher local airfares, with the Lagos-Abuja route having the highest fares.

July 08, 2024
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