Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has stressed the importance of equitable pricing for Nigerian travelers.
The minister who made the call during the recent visit of the Air France/KLM team to his office in Abuja, urged the airline to consider offering lower-priced ticket fares to ensure parity with fares in neighbouring regions.
During the visit, the foreign airline team led by its Country Manager, Christine Quantin, Key Account Manager, Commercial Division, Antonia Kenosa Umunna and Deputy Station Manager, Damilola Ogunseye, acknowledged the improved facilities at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, particularly the enhanced experience at wing E.
The delegation expressed gratitude for the Minister’s support and discussed several key initiatives aimed at elevating aviation services in Nigeria.
They also extended gratitude for the Minister’s leadership in fostering a smoother relationship between their team and various aviation regulatory agencies.
Highlighting their commitment to innovation and service excellence, Air France-KLM used the opportunity to announce the launch of their new Airbus A330/A350 aircraft, emphasizing their dedication to deploying modern and improved aircraft services on routes within Nigeria.
This initiative the airline said aligns with their overarching goal of providing Nigerian travelers with a superior journey experience.
The Air France-KLM team commended the Minister for his intervention and successful facilitation of fund repatriation, showcasing the effectiveness of collaborative efforts in overcoming challenges within the aviation sector.
In response, the Minister welcomed the Air France-KLM team and expressed gratitude for their visit, reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to fostering partnerships within the travel industry, even as he reemphasized the government’s open-door policy and willingness to collaborate with airlines to enhance travel accessibility and affordability for all Nigerians.
In a statement issued by the Special Assistant to the minister on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, the courtesy visit by Air France-KLM exemplifies the mutual commitment to advancing the aviation sector in Nigeria and lays the groundwork for future collaborations aimed at delivering unparalleled travel experiences to passengers across the nation.
