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Airline operators threaten shutdown as unions defend ₦15bn picketing action

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said that should the events of August 11, 2026, when Air Peace Airlines was picketed over the alleged failure to remit statutory Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) and Cargo Sales Charge (CSC) of 5 per cent, be repeated against any domestic airline, all airline operators will shut down operations. In a communique issued by Nigerian airlines under the AON at the end of its general meeting held on September 23, 2026,…

Airlines cite 300% local manipulation for jet fuel hike, plan shutdown

Posted on April 15, 2026April 15, 2026 by Wole Shadare

Say surge in price not sustainable, wants FG’s intervention The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have issued a formal notice to suspend flight operations nationwide starting Monday, April 20, 2026, citing the unsustainable surge in the price of Jet A1 (aviation fuel). They described the April 20 shutdown as a final plea for government intervention to prevail on marketers and stabilise pricing. At least one airline has already been forced to suspend all operations…