Aviation Unions Demand Remittance of Ticket Charges in Nigeria

The Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the National Union of Air Transport Employees have issued a 14-day ultimatum to airlines operating in Nigeria, demanding the remittance of outstanding 5% ticket sale charges, commonly referred to as TSC. This charge is collected on behalf of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and is crucial for maintaining safety oversight in the aviation sector.

The unions expressed grave concern over airlines' persistent failure to remit these funds, which have accumulated to several billion naira over months and years, leaving the NCAA financially constrained. The unions emphasized that the 5% ticket sale charge is a legal obligation established by the Civil Aviation Act and is not discretionary.

They warned that failure to comply with the ultimatum would result in industrial action capable of disrupting flight operations across the country. The unions have called for airlines to remit all outstanding charges within the next fourteen days to avoid severe consequences.