Air passenger traffic nationwide records a sharp decline after last Saturday’s general elections mostly due to initial uncertainties over the poll’s outcome. TGNElectionWatch Nigeria Aviation
Air passenger traffic nationwide has recorded sharp decline after last Saturday’s general elections and initial uncertainties over the outcome.
An agent, Samuel Olagunju, said the week started rather awkwardly with just an average of three bookings per day, compared to over 20 that are made on a normal business day. Spokesperson of Air Peace airlines, Chris Iwarah, said flights operations basically remain the same though with occasional variations in load factor.
The offers, which slashed ticket fares by 50 per cent across all routes, attracted to Arik Air and Aero Contractors’ booking stands more passengers that could had been discouraged by earlier postponement of elections. Both passengers and travel agents requested for ‘Fly to Vote’ promo, with some displaying their Permanent Voters’ Cards for eligibility.
Communication Manager of Arik Air, Banji Ola, said the patronage had been “encouraging” across all routes, with prospective passengers buying online and at the booking stands.
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