NCAA Flight Delays and Congestion

Nigerian airline operators attribute flight delays and cancellations to airport congestion, inadequate infrastructure, and adverse weather. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority reported over 60% of flights were delayed in August 2026, with significant disruptions affecting passen

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority reported that over 60% of domestic flights were delayed or cancelled, with Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines experiencing the highest disruptions. Factors include apron congestion, poor navigational infrastructure, and external challenges

Adedayo Olawuyi, Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, attributed flight delays and cancellations to airport congestion, inadequate infrastructure, and weather conditions during the Aviation Day at the Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos.