190 flights cancelled in two months – NCAA reveals

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has raised the alarm over the growing fee of flight cancellations, saying not lower than 190 flights have been cancelled inside two months.

The performing Director-Common, NCAA, Chris Najomo, made this identified whereas delivering his speech on the Airways-NCAA engagement occasion on Friday over the spate of flight disruptions within the nation.

Based on Najomo, “Delays and cancellations are generally inevitable, however poor administration of those disruptions just isn’t.

“It’s the duty of airways to make sure that each disruption, whether or not as a result of operational, technical or weather-related challenges, is dealt with with the utmost professionalism and regard for passengers’ rights, notably as we’re within the harmattan season with poor climate circumstances that can have an effect on flight operations.”

He added, “Our flight operations information document signifies that in September 2024; 5,291 home flights have been operated with 2,434 delays and 79 cancellations.

“In October 2024; 5,513 flights have been operated with 2,791 delays and 111 cancellations recorded.

“I need to remind all operators of the NCAA Laws on Passenger Rights throughout disruptions, as outlined within the Nigeria Civil Aviation (Shopper Safety) Laws, 2023 (that) these laws should not optionally available; they’re obligatory obligations.”

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