Domestic airline operators under the umbrella of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have called-off their planned suspension of flights which was scheduled to commence today, Monday.
According to an issued statement, signed by its President, AbdulMunaf Yunusa Sarina, and endorsed by other members, said they have listened to the appeal by stakeholders and the Federal Government for them not to withdraw their services.
Earlier yesterday, Arik Air, Aero Contractors and Dana Air joined Ibom Air to pull out of the planned shutdown.
Recall that the AON had on Friday announced a decision to suspend flight operations from Monday. However, Ibom Airlines Ltd. (Ibom Air), on Saturday, became the first airline to counter AON’s proposed strike, adding that stopping operations will “make a bad situation worse”.
In a joint statement issued yesterday, the managements of Arik Air and Aero Contractors said they would continue operations, but added that they support the efforts by the AON to address the fuel price hike.
“Passengers who are booked to travel on both Arik Air Aero Contractors tomorrow (today) and beyond should proceed to their airports of departure to board”, they stated.
In a similar move, Dana Air also said it agrees with the AON on the effects of the fuel price hike, but added that the airline would not be joining the strike.
