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Domestic airline operators in Nigeria have suspended their planned nationwide shutdown, which was scheduled to begin on Monday.
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) had threatened to shut down operations over the rising cost of aviation fuel, which they described as an increase of “astronomical and arbitrary” proportions and warned had severely strained airline operations.
In a statement issued on Friday, AON noted a temporary suspension of the planned shutdown, adding that their next line of action depends on the outcome of a meeting with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, scheduled for Wednesday.
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“The exco would like to state unequivocally that the planned shutdown action scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026, is hereby called off, albeit temporarily,” the statement read in part.
“As a precondition for the suspension, we call on the Honourable Minister to urge the various government agencies and industry service providers to continue to provide services to airlines and desist from undue harassment, as well as to stop demanding upfront payment for services rendered.
“We respect the appeals of the Federal Government… and will therefore be patient for the outcome of the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, to determine any further decision,” the communiqué stated.
