Specifically, they request the local airlines to complement acquisition of new aircraft with corporate governance, international certification and alliances to become competitive in the open market era. The Federal Government has consistently harped on the benefits of open skies but more as a justification for the controversial national carrier, Nigeria Air, that is still non-existent over four years after unveiling its logo in London. “When you see the huge subsidies some countries are giving their national airlines, you will marvel. They reckoned that there is very little the African airlines can do without the Nigerian market. John Ojikutu (rtd), said the major hurdle for Nigeria airlines, public or private, is the compliance with international operating regulations of IATA BSP and cooperation.

Source: The Guardian December 31, 2021 04:54 UTC