Minister talks tough, vows to sanction Airlines over delayed, cancelled Flights

The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, says it is working on plans to ensure that Commercial Airlines operating in Nigeria pay compensation to Passengers for delayed or canceled Flights as from January next year.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said this when he appeared before the Joint Committee of the National Assembly on Aviation for 2024 Budget defense.

He said that the Ministry also plans to publish the list of Airlines that delayed or canceled Flights in the Media on a weekly basis as part of the efforts.

“I have called the Customers’ Satisfactory Commission regarding the treatment of Nigerians.

“And I have said at the last address that I gave during our Stakeholders Meeting in Lagos and our Retreat in Warri.

“I said on a weekly basis, please publish the list of Airlines that don't fly as at when due, canceled Flights, delayed Flights, how many hours it was delayed,” he said.

Keyamo added: “For every delay, there is a Report, an Actual Report by the Regulator, what did they do? did they pay compensation?