FG to name, shame ailing airlines in Nigeria

The Federal Government in its bid to ensure sanity in the aviation industry has said it will name and shame airlines that will not conform with its operational processes across the country.

It also said it will punish any airline that fails to compensate its customers or flight delays and cancellations.

This was made known by Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation in a live interview on Thursday, July 8.

He said, “Airlines, according to the law, are expected to compensate every passenger both local and international if their flights are either delayed or cancelled.

I also witnessed an unfortunate incident in Lagos when an Air France flight was cancelled at night. The airline staff shut down and went home while passengers were left at the airport. I had to ensure they were all taken to Sheraton Hotel to be fed and sleep.”