Nigerian Air Travelers Lament High Cost of Flight Tickets to Eastern Destinations
Domestic air travelers in Nigeria are expressing frustration over the prohibitive cost of flight tickets, particularly to Eastern destinations. Ticket prices have skyrocketed, with return tickets costing up to N700,000, leading to complaints from passengers heading home for the Christmas holiday season.
Airlines like United Nigeria Airlines and Air Peace have been accused of hiking prices for Eastern routes like Port Harcourt and Calabar. However, airline officials have attributed the fare increase to the high demand during the festive season.
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