The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged domestic airlines not to suspend operations or raise ticket prices despite a significant increase in Jet-A1 fuel costs. Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) officials have warned that the current price of aviation fuel has become unsustainable for operators. Keyamo acknowledged the financial strain but emphasized the need to maintain air service accessibility for passengers. He called for restraint, asking airlines to explore internal coping strategies rather than passing all costs to consumers. The AON has not issued any official statement confirming potential shutdowns but reiterated that prolonged high fuel prices threaten operational viability. No specific figures on fuel price increases or proposed fare adjustments were provided in the statement. Keyamo's appeal was made public through his verified social media channels on Thursday.
Festus Keyamo is asking airlines to absorb massive fuel costs without clarity on how they should stay afloat. If operators are already warning of unsustainable pressures, passengers may soon face either higher fares or reduced flight options regardless of the appeal. Nigerian travelers are caught between economic forces and policy appeals that lack concrete support measures. This situation exposes how vulnerable domestic air travel remains to fuel price swings.
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