Aviation Unions Disrupt Air Peace Operations in Lagos, Abuja
On Tuesday, the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the Air Transport Service Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) picketed Air Peace operations at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. This action resulted in the cancellation of over 70 daily flights.
The unions protested against a 5% Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) owed to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), despite the NCAA confirming an agreed payment arrangement with airlines due to rising jet fuel prices. Additionally, the unions targeted Air Peace for allegedly refusing to allow its workers to join the unions, leading to disruptions and violence against Air Peace employees.
In response, United Nigeria Airlines suspended its operations in protest. Air Peace issued a statement apologizing to affected passengers and explained that the picketing restricted access to their terminals.
NCAA Director General Captain Chris Najomo urged the unions to exercise restraint during the ongoing industrial action.
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