Nigerian airline operators and aviation unions have disagreed over the collection and remittance of the 5% Ticket Sales Charge as stakeholders debate revenue demands and sustainable aviation growth.
Nigeria’s aviation debt dispute enters a new phase as domestic airlines begin repaying outstanding 5% Ticket Sales Charge debts under an instalment agreement with the NCAA, following intervention that eased tensions with aviation unions.
Nigerian airlines have borrowed more than N60bn from local banks to finance aviation fuel as soaring Jet A1 prices continue to worsen financial pressure on operators.
By Admin, Lagos May 25, 2026 The Airline Operators of Nigeria has rejected claims that domestic airlines owe regulatory service debts to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, insisting that all cost recovery services provided by the agency are paid for upfront. The association said airlines operate under a strict “cash-before-service” arrangement, stressing that no...
