NCAA Deregulates Airline Tariffs, Subjects Air Fares to Market Forces

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has said all airlines’ tariffs for services rendered, which include fares, rates, add-on charges or terms and condition of service, have been fully liberalised.

This was contained in a statement by the General Manager, Public Relations of NCAA, Mr Sam Adurogboye, which was obtained by NAN in Lagos on Sunday, July 10.

According to the statement, Aduroboye debunked reports in some sections of the media that the NCAA had authorised airlines to increase their fares.

The statement noted that air fares and sundry charges have been statutorily deregulated and subjected to market forces.

“However, all air carriers or their agents shall file, with the authority, a tariff for that service showing all rates, fares and add-on charges.

“These include the terms and conditions of free and reduced rate transportation for that service, as specified in Part 18.14.1.1 of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs).

“They shall obtain approval from the authority to introduce and or increase add-on charges or surcharges such as fuel, internet booking, insurance, security and similar surcharges, prior to implementation,” it said.

The statement said the section also requires all tariffs to be filed at least seven days before the rates come into effect, except in the case of matching an existing rate for which no prior notification was required.