OMG! Nigerian airline suspends operation cancels all flights

• Max Air has decided to suspend its domestic flight operations due to ongoing hunger protests in Nigeria
• The airline explained that the decision was made to ensure the safety and security of passengers
• Max Air has promised continue support from its customer service through social media, email, and phone

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Nigerian airline Max Air announced the indefinite suspension of its domestic flight operations from Friday, August 2, 2024.

Max Air disclosed this in a statement, explaining that the decision to halt operations is due to the ongoing hunger protests.

Max Air has decided to suspend operation Photo credit: Bloomberg contributor
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Leadership reports that Max Air is the sole airline to halt operations because of the protests, others experienced delays due to low passenger turnout and flight disruption.

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Max Air suspends flight

The airline explained that in taking its decision safety of passengers was a priority.

It added:

"In light of the current unrest in the country, we regret to inform you that we have temporarily suspended our domestic flight operations from August 2, 2024," the airline said in a statement."Your safety remains our top priority, and this decision has been made to uphold a secure and reliable travel experience."

During the suspension period, Max Air assured customers that its dedicated customer service team would remain available through social media channels, emails, and phone lines to address queries and provide updates.

The airline concluded:

"We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding during this challenging time."

Air Peace, other increase one-way tickets by over N100,000

Travellers from Lagos to Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, Owerri, and Kano are now choosing to take the road instead of flying due to the ongoing increase in airfares.

Using data from multiple domestic airlines, BusinessDay calculated the average price of a one-way ticket to any destination, and the results showed an increase of nearly N150,000 in only a single year.

The average cost of a one-way travel from Lagos to Abuja is currently N143,000, up from N51,000 sold the previous year, representing a 180.4% price rise.

Source: Legit.ng