Christmas travel surge makes flying in South East Nigeria unaffordable, pushing travelers to buses.

Airfares for South East Nigerian routes have surged, with some return tickets now costing over N700,000 due to high demand before Christmas and New Year. Popular routes include Anambra, Enugu, Owerri, and Port Harcourt. Despite air travel being seen as safer, many are switching to cheaper road transportation, like buses, despite rising fuel prices. The government plans to help airlines purchase cheaper aircraft to lower costs. Overall, domestic airfares have risen by 218% in six months, forcing some to postpone their Christmas travel plans.

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