
Nigerian air travellers could face flight cancellations, delays and possible operational grounding after ground handling companies threatened to withdraw services from two major domestic airlines over significant outstanding debts. According to Leadership, the Association of Ground Handling Companies of Nigeria (AGHAN) issued the affected carriers a seven-day ultimatum to settle at least 75 percent of the debts. The dispute raises concerns about disruption to domestic air travel if the airlines fail to comply within the deadline.
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