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NCAA Warns Airlines Over Increase In Flight Cancellations

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: May 17, 2016
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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed concern over increase in the spate of flight cancellations in the country.

This is contained in a statement issued by the General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA, Mr Sam Adurogboye, which was obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.

The statement said several reports from the Consumer Protection Officers (CPOs) and aggrieved passengers have inundated NCAA’s offices from across the nation’s airports.

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“Notwithstanding, the regulatory authority is very much aware of the prevailing challenges as regards aviation fuel, it is expected that the Airlines should follow strictly the requirements Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs)in carrying out their operations.

“The circumstances should not open a window for outright impunity and a flurry of cancellations which has consequently rendered air travel in the country a nightmarish experience,’’ it said.

The statement therefore warned all airline operators to adhere to the Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPs), while dealing with passengers.

According to the statement, many of the passengers have parted with their hard earned cash in return for comfort and value, while commuting to their destinations.

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It said sufficient notice must therefore be accorded all intending passengers, prior to any operational cancellation.

The statement said: “Where there is a delay in the service, passengers must be duly informed and light refreshment provided.

“Operators are advised to ensure tickets are not sold to air travellers when there are perceived or real hitches concerning sourcing of aviation fuel (Jet A1).

“While NCAA is not unmindful of the efforts being made by the airlines to avoid operational hiccups, passengers are similarly enjoined to exercise restraint and cooperate with airline officials during eventualities.

According to the statement, it is noteworthy that the Federal Government of Nigeria is already taking measures that would ameliorate the paucity of Jet A1.

It noted that these steps would guarantee availability and allow operators to provide adequate services.

“However, the NCAA wishes to reiterate that all airlines should henceforth guard against frequent flight cancellations that will jeopardise the conditions of carriage agreed with the passengers.

“The authority has therefore intensified monitoring at all the nation’s airports.

“Subsequently, any unjustifiable or avoidable flight cancellation will be viewed with utmost seriousness and where culpability is established, very stiff sanctions will be applied,’’ the statement added. (NAN)

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