The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has criticised the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over its interim report, which alleges an airfare hike by domestic airlines. The AON described the FCCPC’s claim as harmful to the survival of airlines and based on a flawed understanding of the industry’s economics. The reaction followed the FCCPC’s disclosure on February 26 that it uncovered evidence suggesting local airlines manipulated ticket prices during the 2025 yuletide period. Reacting in a statement, the spokesperson of Airline Operators of Nigeria and Chairman of United Nigeria Airline, Obiorah Okonkwo, stated that local airlines respect government institutions but would resist conclusions not grounded in operational realities. Furthermore, he stated that ...