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.
Flight operations have been disrupted at Lagos and Abuja airports as aviation unions picket domestic airlines over alleged non-remittance of the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge and workers’ unionisation rights.
Aviation unions have threatened to shut down airlines accused of withholding statutory ticket sales charges collected from passengers after the expiration of multiple ultimatums, warning of possible nationwide flight disruptions.
