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FOREIGN AIRLINES
Nigerians have expressed their opinions over the recent air travel price cuts, which have seen ticket prices drop significantly for flights going from Lagos to London.
Foreign airlines operating in Nigeria have expressed dissatisfaction with the initial $61 million payment made by the federal government.
FAAN has reopened an aspect of the international terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos for the facilitation of passengers.
Engr. Femi Adeniji has suggested that the Nigerian government should negotiate repayment plans with affected foreign airlines over trapped funds.
Nigerian airlines operating regional and international routes have been consistent with the repatriation of their funds from foreign lands
Tthe Minister of Aviation has said that the Federal Government will sanction foreign airlines that refuse to sell air tickets in Naira, Nigeria’s local currency.
Economists and industry stakeholders have insisted that allowing foreign airlines to charge fares in foreign currency will fail to work in the overall interest of the Nigerian economy.
The House of Representatives is set to audit foreign airlines to ascertain the number of Nigerians they employ as their cabin staff and technical crew.
Foreign airlines operating in Nigeria are expected to start issuing tickets in US Dollars by next week.