Nigerians Reduce Air Travel By About 30% As Economic Pressure And Visa Hurdles Bite
Nigeria’s aviation sector is experiencing a sharp downturn, with domestic passenger numbers falling by approximately 30% and international travel even more drastically impacted, driven by harsh economic realities and more restrictive visa regimes. According to data from the NCAA and FAAN, domestic air travel dropped from 9.47 million passengers in the first half of 2022