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.
Leadership reports that Max Air is the sole airline to halt operations because of the protests, while others experienced delays due to low passenger turnout and flight disruption.
The airline explained that in taking its decision safety of passengers was a priority.
It added:
During the suspension period, Max Air assured customers that its dedicated customer service team would address queries and provide updates.
The airline concluded:
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that 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.
Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at TimesNow.com.ng.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
