Nigerian airlines threaten to halt flights over fuel costs
The Airline Operators of Nigeria warned of a nationwide flight suspension starting April 20. Carriers claim fuel prices rose 270 percent since late February.
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Domestic carriers in Nigeria have warned that they will suspend all flight operations starting April 20 unless there is a significant reduction in the cost of jet fuel. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), representing approximately a dozen domestic airlines, has accused fuel marketers of artificially inflating prices, which have reportedly surged by 270% since late February.
