…Advises On Offering Low-Priced Tickets Fares To Nigerians
By Chidiebere Ugwu
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN CON FCIarb (UK) recently received in audience the team leading global airline, France-KLM who paid him a courtesy visit.
Tunde Moshood, Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development gave details of the visit in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday.
According to the statement, led by Country Manager, Christine Quantin, Key Account Manager, Commercial Division, Antonia Kenosa Umunna and Deputy Station Manager, Damilola Ogunseye, the delegation expressed gratitude for the Minister’s support and discussed several key initiatives aimed at elevating aviation services in Nigeria.
“During the meeting, Air France-KLM expressed appreciation for the improved facilities at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, particularly acknowledging the enhanced experience at wing E. 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 announced 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 aligns with their overarching goal of providing Nigerian travelers with a superior journey experience.
“Moreover, Air France-KLM 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 Honourable Minister welcomed the Air France-KLM team and expressed gratitude for their visit. He emphasized the importance of equitable pricing for Nigerian travelers, urging the airline to consider offering lower-priced ticket fares to ensure parity with fares in neighbouring regions.
“Furthermore, the Minister reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to fostering partnerships within the travel industry, emphasizing the government’s open-door policy and willingness to collaborate with airlines to enhance travel accessibility and affordability for all Nigerians.
“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”.
